Caramel Apple Dip

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This Caramel Apple Dip is a sweet and delicious fall dessert dip made in just minutes using 4 simple ingredients. The whipped cream cheese and caramel base layer is topped with even more caramel sauce and crunchy toffee bits. It has all the flavors of your favorite caramel apples but in dip form! Every bite has a crisp crunch and a mouthwatering pop of caramel flavor. So good!

This Caramel Apple Dip is a sweet and delicious fall dessert dip made in just minutes using 4 simple ingredients including cream cheese and caramel. | aheadofthyme.com

If you need a new dessert for your fall gatherings, this caramel cream cheese apple dip is always a huge hit. The cream cheese layer helps cut the sweetness and balance the richness of the caramel, which makes it so smooth and easy to eat. Plus, you can serve it with way more than just apple slices. Try it with graham crackers, cookies, pretzels, and more. This may hands-down be the best caramel apple dip you'll ever try!

Why You'll Love This Caramel Apple Dip

Ready in 5 minutes. Once the cream cheese is softened, the rest of the process is super quick. Just whip the cream cheese with brown sugar and caramel sauce, then start the layering process. It's fast enough to make at the last minute, but it tastes like you've been working on it for hours!
Softened cream cheese is whipped with brown sugar and caramel sauce, then topped with even more caramel sauce and crunchy toffee bits.
Great for entertaining. This easy caramel apple dip recipe is ideal for serving at fall gatherings, the holidays, and more! Create a caramel apple snack tray with crisp apple slices, Nilla wafers, graham crackers, and more, and let your guests make their own flavor combinations. It's always a crowd pleaser!
Ooey gooey caramel layer. This caramel apple cream cheese dip has two layers: a sweet cream cheese base layer and gooey caramel sauce on top. As you scoop with an apple slice, you get that traditional rich caramel flavor with tangy cream cheese and the crunch of the toffee bits. So good!

Ingredient Notes

To make this delicious Caramel Apple Dip, you will need the following ingredients (full measurements in recipe card below):

cream cheese - to make the cream cheese layer soft and fluffy, it must be completely softened before mixing. Full fat cream cheese has the best flavor.
brown sugar - for extra flavor and sweetness.
caramel sauce - add some of the caramel sauce to the cream cheese mixture and spread the rest on top. You can use store-bought caramel sauce or homemade. Try our Salted Caramel Sauce!
toffee bits - sprinkle toffee bits on top for extra crunch and flavor.
dippers - serve with sliced apples, graham crackers, pretzels, or more. When picking apples, choose your favorite apples. Tart Granny Smith apples are ideal for the sweetness of caramel, but I also like to use Honeycrisp, Cosmic Crisp, Pink Lady, or Gala.

You will also need measuring cups, a medium bowl, an electric mixer, and a serving dish.

How to Make the Best Caramel Apple Dip

Beat ingredients. In a medium mixing bowl, add cream cheese and sugar, and use a hand mixer to beat until smooth and creamy.

Add caramel sauce. Add half the caramel sauce and beat to combine.

Assemble. Spread the caramel cheese dip into a 1 quart serving dish. Add the remaining caramel sauce on top and carefully spread into an even layer on top.Top with toffee bites.

Serve. Serve with your favorite dippers including apple slices, pretzels, graham crackers, and vanilla wafers.

Recipe Variations

Make your own caramel sauce. Storebought caramel sauce speeds up this recipe and makes it truly failproof. For a richer flavor, make your own homemade caramel sauce with butter, sugar, and heavy cream. Follow the steps in my Salted Caramel Sauce, but skip the salt (or leave it for a fun flavor variation)!
Add more toppings. Just like real caramel apples, there are plenty of toppings to make your dip even more fun. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or sprinkles on top. A little dark chocolate sauce would be great, too!
Add some spices. Add a teaspoon of cinnamon or apple pie spice to the cream cheese layer for a warm, cozy flavor.

How to Serve

This Caramel Apple Dip is delicious served with your favorite dippers such as apple slices, pretzels, graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or shortbread cookies. You can also serve it as part of a larger fall dessert spread alongside some of our favorites:

For more recipes, see our 50 Best Fall Desserts.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Use store-bought sliced apples. To speed things up, grab a pack of sliced apples from the produce section at your grocery store. These slices have already been treated with lemon juice to prevent browning, so you can skip that step. They're great for school parties, too!
Give it a minute. You don't have to let this recipe rest, but if you can spare an extra 15-30 minutes, it will let the cream cheese absorb the flavor of the brown sugar and caramel even more.
Make a toppings bar. Instead of covering the dip with lots of toppings, serve the extras in small dishes on the side. Then, your guests can make different variations based on their favorite flavor combinations.

Storing Instructions

Any leftover dip should be covered with plastic wrap or transferred to an airtight container and stored in the fridge for 3-4 days. Let it sit out at room temperature to soften before serving.

FAQ

Does caramel apple dip have cream cheese?

The best recipes do! You can technically serve caramel with toffee bits on top, but that's pretty basic. Adding cream cheese is an easy upgrade that cuts through the sweetness of the caramel, making it more balanced and easier to eat. It really elevates the flavor!

What else can you dip into homemade caramel dip?

There are so many options! Of course, fresh apple slices are ideal, but you can also use crispy apple chips, graham crackers, salty pretzels, vanilla wafers, animal crackers, and more. Just make sure that whatever you use is strong enough to scoop through the fluffy caramel apple dip.

Can you make cream cheese caramel apple dip ahead of time?

Yes, but your dip will have the best flavor and smoothest texture when served at room temperature. Set it on the counter for about 30 minutes before your guests arrive, and it'll be ready to go.

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