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. 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.
Cathy Hunt says
I love this recipe and make it for gatherings all the time! One tip I would have would be to leave the cream cheese out for a few hours so that it is room temperature. Then it mixes easily with the sugar (I also use brown sugar) then pop it in the fridge or freezer until it is firm so that the caramel spreads easily. I use the same caramel as noted in the recipe and it is quite stiff. Super recipe!
Denise says
Can I use whipped cream cheese?
Sara says
Yes that should be fine!
Bethany says
Do you know if it can be made with fat free cream cheese? It is all the store had an I need it for a party today.
Sara says
I think it would be ok although fat free cream cheese may not spread as well.
Lea says
What kind of toffee bits do you use?
Sara says
Heath brand, comes in a bag in the baking aisle near the chocolate chips!
Karen says
This Dip looks really good. If I don’t have a 3 cup pan. What if I use 8x 8 do I double recipe?
Sara says
That should work fine!
Maureen says
Can I use Marzetti caramel or is that too hard and thick to spread? Want to make for a Fall BBQ gathering at the end of the month and this looks so good!!
Sara says
Marzetti is what I used!
Leigh says
This is the most delicious dip! We can’t stop eating it!
Tina Allen says
Can this be made day before and refrigerated?
Sara says
Yes that’s fine, let it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving and wait to add the toffee until the last minute.
Tammy says
It is better with crushed up Skor bar on top instead of toffee bits! Always a hit when I make it.
Kristin Neering says
I made this for work…..it was a HUGE hit! Some said it was their new favorite dessert and everyone wanted the recipe. I doubled it – using 2 blocks of cream cheese, 2 tubs of the caramel dip and a bag of Heath Bits. I cut up the red and green apples as suggested and also had Nilla Wafers, Windmill cookies and ginger snaps. Thank you so much for sharing!!!
Amy says
I love this recipe it’s quick it’s easy it’s delicious I also soak my apples in pineapple juice and that way they don’t turn brown. I also used to 8 ounce bricks of cream cheese because I needed it for a large crowd
Corinne says
What pan size does a 3 cup serving dish translate to? Can you use a larger pan and just have a more shallow dip?
Sara says
You really can use any size pan you like, the one in the photo is about 6 or 8 inches in size.