Caramel apple dip is a quick and easy appetizer or dessert. Made with a layer of whipped sweet cream cheese topped with caramel and toffee, this dessert is always a huge hit.
This apple dip is perfect for a fall gathering. I also love serving it with pumpkin dip and cranberry cheesecake dip at our holiday parties.
This dip is for all the caramel apple lovers out there. So easy to make and a lot easier than eating a caramel apple.
Ingredients needed
Cream cheese – Let cream cheese soften before mixing.
Powdered sugar – Adds a little sweetness to the base layer. You can substitute with granulated sugar or brown sugar.
Vanilla extract – Adds rich, sweet flavor.
Caramel dip – You can typically find this dip in the produce section, close to the apples. It comes in a 16 oz tub. If you have trouble finding it, substitute with a thick caramel ice cream sauce.
Toffee bits or chopped nuts – This is optional to top the dip.
What apples to use for dipping
I like using strong, sweet apples like Pink Lady, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp and Gala. It’s also delicious with sliced pears.
How to make caramel apple dip
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- Cream: Place cream cheese in a large bowl and mix with an electric mixer until creamy. Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Layer: Spread cream cheese mixture into a baking dish. I like using a pie dish or something about that size. Spread caramel sauce over cream cheese mixture. Top with toffee bits or chopped nuts.
- Serve: Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Take out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before ready to serve.
How to serve caramel apple dip
This dip is good with many different things but I especially love it with sliced apples. Here are a few of our favorite dippers:
- Apples – ***TIP To keep the sliced apples from turning brown, soak them in Sprite, pineapple juice or lemon water.
- Cookies – Gingersnaps, shortbread, and oatmeal cookies are great options.
- Crackers – Graham crackers and butter crackers are delicious with this dip.
Recipe tips and variations
- Be sure to let the cream cheese soften at room temperature before mixing. This helps to make it creamy and easy to dip.
- If using thicker caramel dip, I like to microwave it for 15-20 seconds to make it easier to spread.
- This caramel apple dip is best served at room temperature. If you are making ahead of time, store in the refrigerator and then take out about 30 minutes before ready to serve. This allows it to soften and make it easy to dip.
More delicious dip recipes
- Crack dip – Creamy dip with ranch, bacon and cheese.
- Knorr spinach dip – A classic spinach dip served hot or cold.
- Beer cheese sausage dip – Hot beer cheese with crumbled sausage.
- Chipped beef dip – Chipped beef, cheese and green onion.
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Caramel Apple Dip
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 16 oz caramel sauce or dip
- 1/2 cup toffee bits or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Place cream cheese in a bowl and mix until creamy with an electric mixer. Add in powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Spread cream cheese mixture into a serving dish.
- Warm up the caramel dip in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to make it easier to spread.
- Spread caramel dip or sauce over the cream cheese mixture. Make sure to spread into an even layer.
- Top with toffee bits or chopped nuts.
This looks like a delicious way to celebrate fall!
Oh wow, I bet this dip tastes so amazing. I just picked a whole bushel of apples so this recipe is at the perfect time.
I am going to gain weight just looking at these recipes. This is great for kids.
This dip looks amazing. I love caramel apple dip. I use this a lot, especially in the fall.
I love this dip I would probably add some celery and carrots on that. I bet my family will be thrilled once I make this at home.
That looks yum yum! I have never tried preparing that before. Going to save your recipe.
This looks so yummy. I can’t wait to make this for my family.
Yum! The kiddos would love this! And my caramel obsessed husband.
This caramel apple dip is so inviting! My family loves caramel so much!
Hmm yum! I am going to make this really soon! This Caramel Apple Dip is absolutely mouthwatering!
Gotta love apple season! Apples and caramel are so perfect, enjoy recipes like this one. I need to make this dip soon.
This caramel apple dip looks so deilcious! My kids dip their apple slices in PB, but that’s never sounded good to me. Caramel? Now that’s my kind of dip for apples. I’ll have to give your recipe a try.
This looks amazing! I love caramel apples but they are too difficult to make (at least they are for me, lol). I am definitely going to try this one. I need to get the caramel dip and Heath toffee bits – yum!
I love this! You get all the caramel apple flavor without the huge mess all over your face!
Yup, this sounds so good! Especially withthe Jewish New year this weekend, you need to have apples and sweets. Definitely going to make this!
I must try this. I love a delicious caramel dip. We have tons of apples during the fall, so this is perfect.
Caramel apples were always my favorite at the fair. This dip would be a real hit at our next barbecue or party.
That looks absolutely delicious! I am a huge fan of caramel apples so I know I will like this dip.