Today I am sharing a delicious Caramel Apple Cream Cheese Dip Recipe recipe that is served with apple slices or cookies and tastes just like caramel apples. The dip is a perfect way to celebrate apple season and is lovely for snacking on while watching TV or for game day.
This easy cream cheese apple dip is super easy and a must-have for your fall gatherings. It makes a sweet dip for your favorite fruit.
Why This Recipe
This creamy caramel apple dip recipe is just like eating a soft apple dipped in caramel sauce, but so much easier to make.
The result tasty fall treat is topped with chocolate and toffee bits and is sure to be one of your favorite apple desserts. It is a simple dessert dip recipe that is perfect for a potluck gathering or tailgate party too!
The caramel and cream cheese make a wonderful dip for apples or cookies. It also makes a delicious treat for lunch boxes.
Ingredients For Caramel Apple Dip
This simple recipe makes a delicious dip with only a few ingredients.
cream cheese - softened at room temperature
caramel sauce, divided
Apples - Some of my favorites for this recipe are green apples, fuji apples, honey crisp, red delicious, pink lady, or granny smith apples.
English toffee baking bits, divided
Peanuts (optional - and you could use other types of nuts if you like)
chocolate chips, optional - I like semi-sweet.
Cookies such as vanilla wafers or graham crackers
Equipment and Kitchen Tools Needed
- large bowl
- stand mixer or hand mixer
- spatula
- pie dish or casserole plate
How to Make Caramel Apple Dip
Instructions
- Gather ingredients and a large bowl or use a stand mixer.
- Combine cream cheese with ½ cup caramel sauce and ½ cup toffee bits with a mixer on low until blended evenly.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and smooth it into an even layer. (I used a pie plate.)
- Pour remaining caramel sauce over the cream cheese misture.
- Top with the remaining Heath bits.
- If desired, add the peanuts and mini semi-sweet chocolate chips to the top.
Caramel Apple Dip
Ingredients
- 2 8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 17 ounce container caramel sauce, divided
- 1 8 ounce package English toffee baking bits, divided
- ¼ cup chopped salted peanuts optional
- ¼ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips optional
- 3-4 Apples cored and sliced
- Vanilla cookies or graham crackers optional
Instructions
- Beat together the cream cheese with ½ cup caramel sauce and ½ cup Heath bits until blended evenly. Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and smooth into an even layer. (I used a pie plate.)
- Pour remaining caramel sauce over the cream cheese mixture. Top with the remaining Heath bits.
- If desired, add the peanuts and mini semi-sweet chocolate chips to the top.
- Serve with sliced apples and cookies, if desired.
Nutrition
Pro Tips and Timesaver Shortcuts
- To keep the apple slices from turning brown, you can sprinkle them with a little bit of lemon juice
- You can top the cream cheese layer with other varieties of nuts such as pecans or walnuts.
- You can store leftovers in an airtight container.
FAQ
Can I make the dip ahead of time?
Yes, you can make it ahead of time and keep in the refrigerator. It is recommended that toppings are not added until ready to serve.
What Can I Serve with Caramel Apple Dip?
There are so many delicious uses for this dip. Here are a few below:
- Apples
- Pears
- Strawberries
- Bananas
More Dessert Dip Recipes
Creamy caramel dip sauce recipe - An easy caramel dip without cream cheese.
Cannoli Dip - one of our favorite dessert dips
S'mores Dessert Dip - OMG so good!
Apple Cider Cupcakes - A perfect way to celebrate apple season.
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Tamara
Oh my goodness, this looks incredible. We are apple picking this weekend, I believe, so we will get the goods.
Donna @ Modern on Monticello
This recipe is amazing! I definitely pinned this one to try out. Thanks for sharing. #HomeMattersParty