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Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip Recipe

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This Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip is a luscious and easy-to-make dessert dip perfect for fall gatherings or any sweet craving. Combining smooth cream cheese, sweet brown sugar, fragrant vanilla, rich salted caramel sauce, and crunchy English toffee bits, this dip pairs beautifully with crisp apple slices for a delightful treat.

Ingredients

Base

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup lightly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Topping

  • ⅓ cup homemade salted caramel sauce or quality store-bought caramel sauce
  • ¼ cup English toffee bits (Heath Bits O’ Brickle) or finely chopped toasted nuts

Serving Suggestion

  • Fresh apple slices (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cream cheese base: In a mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese, light brown sugar, and pure vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps remaining.
  2. Transfer to serving dish: Spread the smooth cream cheese mixture evenly in a shallow dip bowl or serving dish, creating a level surface for the toppings.
  3. Add the caramel topping: Spoon the homemade or store-bought salted caramel sauce evenly over the cream cheese layer, spreading gently to cover the surface but still allowing some cream cheese to peek through for visual appeal.
  4. Sprinkle the crunch: Finish by sprinkling the English toffee bits or finely chopped toasted nuts evenly on top of the caramel layer, adding extra texture and flavor to the dip.
  5. Chill and serve: For best flavor, refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld and the caramel set slightly. Serve chilled with fresh apple slices or your preferred dippers.

Notes

  • Use softened cream cheese to ensure a smooth, lump-free dip.
  • Homemade salted caramel sauce enhances flavor but store-bought caramel also works well for convenience.
  • English toffee bits add a sweet crunch, but toasted nuts can provide a nutty alternative.
  • Refrigerating the dip for at least 30 minutes improves texture and flavor integration.
  • Serve with crisp apple slices such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji for the best taste contrast.

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