This super delicious caramel apple dip recipe is a quick and easy dessert that only contains 4 ingredients!
When I think fall, I think about apple recipes like our favorite apple nachos. Well, I also think of pumpkin, but I’ve been sharing a lot of pumpkin recipes lately so now it’s time for something a little different! Have you ever tried to make caramel apples before? They’re fun to make and eat, but sometimes I want caramel apples for a crowd which is when I whip up this super easy caramel apple dip. It’s a simple combination of ingredients that makes a spectacular dessert, snack or appetizer. Add some sliced apples and dip away!
How to make caramel apple dip
The base of this caramel apple dip is lightly sweetened cream cheese, which is spread into the bottom of a serving dish. The cream cheese layer is topped with caramel and sprinkled with toffee bits for a finishing touch.
For the caramel layer, I typically use a tub of pre-made caramel dip such as Marzetti brand which is available near the apples in the produce section of your grocery store. You can also use a caramel sauce but make sure it’s thick and not runny like some sundae toppings are. Another delicious option for the topping would be a can of dulce de leche.
I love the crunch and flavor of the toffee bits, but you could also top this dip with chopped peanuts or peanuts, or even mini chocolate chips.
This apple dip can be prepared in advance, but it’s best served at room temperature so that the layers are perfectly creamy and dippable. I like to serve this dip with sliced green and red apples, but sliced pears, graham crackers or vanilla wafers would also be great additions to mix things up a bit.
This caramel apple dip is perfect for parties, fall gatherings, potlucks, or just for any time you’re craving a caramel apple. It’s a fall favorite that can most definitely be enjoyed all year round!
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Ingredients
- 1 8 ounce block cream cheese softened
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 16 ounce container caramel dip or thick caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup toffee bits
Instructions
- Place the cream cheese in a medium bowl and beat with a mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add the sugar and beat until thoroughly combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture into an even layer in a 3 cup serving dish.
- Pour the caramel dip or sauce over the cream cheese mixture. Spread into an even layer. Top with toffee bits and serve with sliced apples.
Can I make this two days in advance if I hold the peanuts till serving?
That’s fine to make it in advance, just let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving. There are no peanuts in this recipe, the topping is toffee bits!
about how many apples are needed for this amount of dip
I’d use 4-6 apples depending on their size!
Hi, is this recipe gluten free?
Thanks
It should be, just check the package of the caramel you purchase to make sure there’s nothing like flour added as a thickener!
Made this for an office party. Super easy and loved by all.
It has become tradition to serve snacks as we decorate for Halloween. This has become a family favorite. We love it.
Can I use whipped cream cheese?
That should be fine!
Do you think it would work if I mixed this all together and kept it warm in a fondue pot?
Unfortunately I don’t think that would turn out well!
My new favorite fall treat!!
Can I make this ahead of time or better to make day of?
You could make it in advance but leave the toffee bits off until you’re ready to serve it, and let it sit out a room temperature for at least 20 minutes for it to soften back up.
Powdered sugar? Or granulated?
It is granulated sugar!
Yes I used granulated sugar and not gritty.
This was absolutely the easiest and one of the best desserts I’ve ever made. And I try A LOT of dessert recipes. I needed a quick dessert for a last minute party and had a lot of apples to use up. I stumbled across this recipe and I am soooooo glad I did! Everyone at the party could not get enough of it, I’m so happy I doubled it (I had no leftovers, may I add). I had to share the recipe with everyone at the party. I will be making this one again… and again…! This is going into my “favorite recipe file”. I topped with some fun Halloween sprinkles I had on hand to give it a little color and some more fun crunch. So versatile for any occasion. MAKE THIS!!
Easy and delicious…my family’s new favorite.
If I can’t find toffee bits, can I use pecan chips?
Yes that will work!
Is that powder sugar
It’s granulated sugar!
I use mini chocolate chips.
They should be in baking isle with choc chips. They say skor toffee bits on them . Goodluck ..
Look for the Heath Bar chips in the chocolate chip aisle.