Caramel Apple Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
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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.
This easy apple 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 with a few items you can easily find in grocery stores.
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 the perfect addition for a potluck gathering or tailgate party.
The caramel and cream cheese make a wonderful dip for apples or cookies. It also makes a delicious treat for lunch boxes.
Like my Hot Cocoa Dip, my Strawberry Cheesecake dip, my Easy Cannoli Dip and my Strawberry Pretzel dip, this dessert dip is so easy and great for parties.
Ingredients For Caramel Apple Fruit 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.
Peanuts (optional – and you could use other types of nuts if you like)
chocolate chips, optional – I like semi-sweet.
Pretzels
Cookies such as vanilla wafers or graham crackers
English toffee baking bits, divided These are OPTIONAL
Equipment and Kitchen Tools Needed
- large bowl
- stand mixer or hand mixer
- spatula
- pie dish or casserole plate
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How to Make Caramel Apple Dip
Step by Step 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.
Tips to make the best Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip
- To keep the apple slices from turning brown, you can sprinkle them with a little bit of lemon juice
- For a smooth and creamy dip, ensure your cream cheese is softened at room temperature before starting. This will make it easier to beat and prevent lumps. If you forget to soften it beforehand, you can soften it in the microwave in short bursts (5-10 seconds at a time) on low power, checking and rotating it frequently to avoid overheating.
- You can top the cream cheese layer with other varieties of nuts such as pecans or walnuts.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
For more delicious dessert dips, try my Strawberry Pretzel dip or my Sweet Cannoli Dip. And for more Caramel recipes, try my Caramel Apple Cobbler, and my Cake Mix Caramel Cupcakes. These are all delicious!
Recipe FAQs
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
Today’s recipe is so easy and is always a hit! Be sure to try my Strawberry pretzel dip, my S’mores cookie dip and my Oreo cheesecake dip.
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.
Caramel Apple Nachos – A tasty snack made with apple slices.
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.
Notes
- To keep the apple slices from turning brown, you can sprinkle them with a little bit of lemon juice
- For a smooth and creamy dip, ensure your cream cheese is softened at room temperature before starting. This will make it easier to beat and prevent lumps. If you forget to soften it beforehand, you can soften it in the microwave in short bursts (5-10 seconds at a time) on low power, checking and rotating it frequently to avoid overheating.
- You can top the cream cheese layer with other varieties of nuts such as pecans or walnuts.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
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Oh my goodness, this looks incredible. We are apple picking this weekend, I believe, so we will get the goods.
This recipe is amazing! I definitely pinned this one to try out. Thanks for sharing. #HomeMattersParty