Salted Caramel Apple Puff Pastry Cups | Oh! Crema

Flaky, golden puff pastry filled with warm cinnamon apples and creamy Oh! Crema Salted Caramel Spread makes these Mini Salted Caramel Apple Puff Pastry Cups an easy dessert that looks far more impressive than the effort required.

Baked individually in a muffin tin, each pastry cup has crisp, buttery edges, tender caramelized apples, and a rich salted caramel center. Finish them with a warm drizzle of Oh! Crema Salted Caramel Spread for the perfect balance of sweet, buttery, fruity, and slightly salty flavors.

These individual apple desserts are perfect for holiday gatherings, brunch, dinner parties, fall entertaining, or simply enjoying with coffee.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
Total Time: About 40 minutes
Servings: 12 mini puff pastry cups
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

For the Apple Puff Pastry Cups

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed but still cool
• 2 medium apples, peeled and finely diced or thinly sliced
• ⅓–½ cup Oh! Crema Salted Caramel Spread
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 egg, beaten, for egg wash

For Topping

• Extra Oh! Crema Salted Caramel Spread
• Powdered sugar, optional
• Chopped pecans or walnuts, optional

How to Make Salted Caramel Apple Puff Pastry Cups

1. Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin so the puff pastry cups release easily after baking.

2. Cut the Puff Pastry

Place the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured work surface.

Gently roll it out if necessary, then cut the pastry into 12 equal squares.

Press one square into each muffin cup, allowing the corners to extend slightly above the edges.

Lightly prick the bottom of each pastry cup with a fork.

Tip: Keep your puff pastry cool while working with it. Cold pastry creates better flaky layers as it bakes.

3. Make the Cinnamon Apple Filling

Add the apples to a mixing bowl.

Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and melted butter.

Toss gently until the apple pieces are evenly coated.

Finely diced apples work especially well for this recipe because they fit neatly inside the individual pastry cups and cook more evenly.

4. Add the Oh! Crema Salted Caramel Spread

Spoon approximately 1–2 teaspoons of Oh! Crema Salted Caramel Spread into the bottom of each puff pastry cup.

Spread it gently across the base.

As the pastries bake, the Oh! Crema softens beneath the apples and creates a rich salted caramel layer inside each cup.

5. Add the Apple Filling

Spoon the cinnamon apple mixture over the salted caramel layer.

Avoid overfilling the muffin cups. Leaving space around the pastry edges allows the puff pastry to rise and become crisp and golden.

6. Brush with Egg Wash

Lightly brush the exposed puff pastry edges with beaten egg.

The egg wash helps give the pastry its glossy, golden-brown finish.

7. Bake Until Golden

Bake for approximately 20–25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown and the apples are tender.

Remove the muffin tin from the oven.

Allow the apple puff pastry cups to cool in the pan for about 5–10 minutes before carefully removing them.

8. Drizzle with Oh! Crema Salted Caramel Spread

Warm a few tablespoons of Oh! Crema Salted Caramel Spread until slightly softened and easy to drizzle.

Drizzle it over the warm pastry cups.

Finish with a light dusting of powdered sugar or chopped pecans or walnuts if desired.

Serve warm and enjoy.

Why You'll Love These Salted Caramel Apple Puff Pastry Cups

These mini puff pastry desserts combine several irresistible textures in every bite:

Flaky golden pastry.
Tender cinnamon apples.
Creamy salted caramel.
A rich Oh! Crema drizzle.

Because they're baked individually in a muffin tin, they're also easy to serve and perfect for entertaining.

Make them for:

• Holiday parties
• Thanksgiving dessert
• Fall gatherings
• Weekend brunch
• Dinner parties
• Bridal or baby showers
• Afternoon coffee
• Easy family desserts

Why Use Oh! Crema Salted Caramel Spread?

The secret to this recipe is using Oh! Crema Salted Caramel Spread both inside and on top of the pastries.

Adding the spread underneath the apples allows the warm salted caramel flavor to run throughout each pastry cup, while the final drizzle makes the caramel flavor even more noticeable.

The slightly salty caramel also balances the sweetness of the apples and brown sugar, creating a dessert that feels rich without being one-dimensional.

What Apples Are Best for Puff Pastry Desserts?

Apples that maintain some texture during baking work best.

Granny Smith

Tart and firm, Granny Smith apples create a great contrast with sweet salted caramel.

Honeycrisp

Honeycrisp apples are crisp and naturally sweet, making them a great option if you prefer a sweeter apple dessert.

Pink Lady

Pink Lady apples offer a nice balance of sweet and tart flavors and hold their shape well when baked.

You can also combine two varieties, such as Granny Smith and Honeycrisp, for a more balanced apple filling.

Tips for Perfect Mini Puff Pastry Cups

Keep the puff pastry cold. If it becomes too warm while assembling the cups, place the muffin tin in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before baking.

Dice the apples fairly small. Smaller pieces cook faster and fit more neatly inside the pastry.

Don't overload the caramel. A little goes a long way inside the pastry. You can always add more Oh! Crema after baking.

Avoid overfilling the cups. Too much filling can release excess moisture and prevent the pastry from becoming crisp.

Serve them warm. Warm puff pastry and softened salted caramel create the best texture and flavor.

Can I Make Salted Caramel Apple Puff Pastry Cups Ahead of Time?

Yes.

You can prepare the apple mixture several hours ahead of time and refrigerate it until you're ready to assemble the pastries.

For the crispiest texture, I recommend baking the cups closer to serving time.

If you've already baked them, reheat them in a 350°F oven for a few minutes rather than microwaving them. This helps restore the puff pastry's flaky texture.

Add the final Oh! Crema drizzle after reheating.

How to Serve Salted Caramel Apple Puff Pastry Cups

These pastries are delicious on their own, but you can turn them into an even more indulgent dessert with:

• Vanilla ice cream
• Whipped cream
• Chopped toasted pecans
• Fresh apple slices
• Cinnamon
• Powdered sugar
• Extra warm Oh! Crema Salted Caramel Spread

For a dessert-table presentation, arrange the pastries on a platter and drizzle Oh! Crema over them just before serving.

What Else Can You Make with Salted Caramel Spread?

Oh! Crema Salted Caramel Spread can also be enjoyed with:

• Pancakes
• Waffles
• Crepes
• French toast
• Croissants
• Cheesecake
• Brownies
• Cookies
• Ice cream
• Apples and bananas
• Cakes and pastries

Use it as a filling, drizzle, topping, dip, or straight from the spoon.