This Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip recipe is easy to make and the perfect Fall treat! Made with a creamy cream cheese layer, a middle layer of sweet caramel sauce, and crunchy pecan/peanut topping, this easy caramel apple dip is the ultimate party appetizer or dessert!
My most favorite time of year is the Fall! Not only am I into all things pumpkin, but apples are just as high on my list of favorites! From Apple Coffee Cakes, to Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting, quick breads, and even donuts, I’m in the kitchen happily baking them all. When I think of Fall, the first thing that comes to mind are caramel apples. The kind that are perfectly coated and maybe even topped with new toppings that change it up from classic nuts. Now that I have kids that love all things Fall, I knew this caramel apple cream cheese dip would be a family favorite! It takes the mess out of eating an entire coated apple and of course, is a little gentler on your teeth, haha!
Why You’ll Love this Apple Caramel Dip with Cream Cheese
Perfect for any occasion– whether you are making this for guests, a family dessert dip, serving as an appetizer, or making for Fall gatherings, this apple dip fits any spread.
Quick and easy– using minimal ingredients and only about 20 minutes, you can have this ready to serve anytime that sweet tooth craving hits or if unexpected guests come over and you’re looking for a quick option.
Simple ingredients– using ingredients that you may already have on hand, this apple dip won’t require ingredients you’ve never heard of.
A crowd pleaser– this huge hit recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to make large dishes for any amount of people!
Caramel cream cheese apple dip calls for only a few simple ingredients! It’s the perfect last minute dessert for any and every Fall get together.
Cream Cheese– this is the base of the dip and adds the creamy, tangy flavor. You will want to use two eight ounce packages of cream cheese. Allow both packages to get to room temperature before using as you want it to spread around easily.
Vanilla Extract– a little goes a long way. Try to use pure vanilla extract versus imitation for the fullest flavor.
Powdered Sugar– this adds the perfect amount of sweetness throughout.
Caramel Sauce– you’ll need a twelve ounce jar of your favorite caramel sauce. Most grocery stores have this near the ice-cream toppings or chocolate sauce.
Pecans/ Peanuts– this adds the perfect crunchy texture to each bite. If you have a nut allergy, simply omit and use toffee bits in place of the nuts.
Apples– fresh sliced apples are best, use your favorite type of apple!
This dip is ready to serve and enjoy as soon as the caramel topping hardens, however, to save on time, it can easily be prepared ahead of time! If you aren’t going to serve it right away, leave the crunchy nut topping off. Cover the dip and refrigerate for up to 12 hours, adding the nuts just before serving.
The best thing about this dip is that it can be enjoyed with just about anything desired. If you don’t have apples on hand, use graham crackers, vanilla wafers, pretzels, or shortbread cookies instead.
If you have any of this apple dip leftover, wrap the serving dish with some plastic wrap and place into the fridge. You can also transfer to an airtight container if desired. It will keep for about 1-3 days!
If you’ve ever gone to the produce section of your grocery store, you know there are several different types of apples. My most favorite apples for this dip is granny smith apples. They offer a slightly tart, sweet addition to each bite. You can also use honeycrisp, braeburn’s, or pink lady’s for more great options!! Simply grab a few of your favorites and cut into fresh apple slices. PRO TIP: to keep cut apples from turning brown after slicing them, toss in a little bit of lemon juice. This slows the browning process down, allowing more time for fresh, crisp apples to be served at gatherings.
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