Caramel Apple Dip
This Caramel Apple Dip is a quick, no-bake treat perfect for fall parties, game nights, or anytime you crave a sweet, creamy snack. Made with cream cheese, brown sugar, and caramel, it’s ready in just five minutes and guaranteed to disappear fast. Serve with apple slices, pretzels, or graham crackers, and customize with nuts, chocolate, or toffee for an irresistible dip everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup caramel sauce, store-bought or homemade
Optional toppings:
Chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds)
Toffee bits
Mini chocolate chips
Optional homemade caramel sauce:
1 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup heavy cream
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread the mixture into a shallow serving dish or bowl.
- Drizzle caramel sauce evenly on top. Add optional toppings if desired.
- Serve immediately with apple slices, pretzels, or graham crackers.
- Homemade Caramel Sauce:
- Heat sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until melted and amber-colored.
- Carefully whisk in butter (it will bubble), then slowly add heavy cream, whisking until smooth.
- Stir in a pinch of salt and let cool slightly before drizzling over the dip.
Notes
- Chocolate Lovers: Add mini chocolate chips or drizzle chocolate sauce over the caramel.
- Fruit Twist: Serve with pears, strawberries, or banana slices instead of apples.
- Spiced Caramel: Mix a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg into the caramel sauce.
- Make-Ahead: Prepare cream cheese layer up to 2 days in advance; add caramel and toppings just before serving.
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