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A delicious slice of apple lasagna with creamy layers, spiced apples, whipped topping, caramel drizzle, and chopped nuts.
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Apple Lasagna

A delightful dessert lasagna layered with tender spiced apples, a rich cream cheese filling, and a buttery cinnamon crumble, perfect for a sweet treat or brunch.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 425
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Spiced Apples
  • 6 medium Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (about 6-7 cups)
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For the Creamy Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup milk whole milk or 2%
For the Cinnamon Crumble
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup cold unsalted butter 1 stick, cut into small pieces

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced apples, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat the apples evenly.
  3. In another large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated. Gradually beat in the milk until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread about one-third of the cinnamon crumble mixture evenly over the bottom of the prepared dish.
  5. Spoon half of the cream cheese filling over the crumble layer, spreading it gently to the edges. Arrange half of the spiced apple slices evenly over the cream cheese. Repeat with another layer of cream cheese filling, followed by the remaining apple slices.
  6. Finish by spooning the remaining cream cheese filling over the apples, spreading it out. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon crumble mixture evenly over the top.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbly.
  8. Let the apple lasagna cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the layers to set nicely.

Notes

Make-Ahead: You can assemble the lasagna a day in advance, cover it tightly, and refrigerate. Add an extra 10-15 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold. Serving Suggestion: Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra special treat. Apple Choice: While Granny Smith offers a nice tart contrast, a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples would provide a wonderful balance of sweet and tart flavors and good texture.