Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip

Tangy cream cheese, candy caramel, and crunchy toffee bits come collectively for a incredible fall deal with on this cream cheese caramel apple dip. This straightforward dip is the right addition to any fall get together, bonfire, or film night time!

Longtime MBA readers know that for me, candy dips are the place it’s at.

If I see a bowl of s’mores dip or peanut butter dip or pumpkin dip at a celebration, that’s the place I’m gonna be for the remainder of the night time. If it’s a dip I haven’t had earlier than, I’ll in all probability even be asking the host for the recipe sooner or later.

At the least I’m predictable, okay?

This cream cheese caramel apple dip is a kind of recipes I nabbed years in the past. After rediscovering it not too long ago, I knew I needed to share it with all of you.

Candy and tangy caramel apple dip

I first had this cream cheese caramel apple dip years in the past at an workplace chili cook-off after I taught college. (Did you all do not forget that I used to show college??)

To be trustworthy, I fully forgot about it till not too long ago when I discovered a number of luggage of Heath Bits o’ Brickle in my pantry. I remembered this recipe and thought I’d whip it up for Elle and her mates.

I’m glad I remembered this one as a result of it’s GOOD. 

It’s like my cream cheese fruit dip and my salted caramel sauce had a child. You get the tanginess from the cream cheese and that wealthy taste from the caramel, and the 2 go completely with tart apple slices.

I really like topping it off with toffee bits, however toasted nuts are an ideal possibility, too. Particularly should you’re the sort of one who loves caramel apples lined in nuts. 

This cream cheese caramel apple dip can be tremendous fast to throw collectively. It’s essential addition to any fall get together, Halloween film night time, or cozy bonfire.

Learn how to make cream cheese caramel apple dip

This apple dip is so fast and straightforward to make, you’ll end up eager to make it each weekend from now till the tip of apple season!

Components you’ll want

There are solely 4 required elements for this cream cheese caramel apple dip recipe:

• 8 ounces softened cream cheese
• ¼ cup flippantly packed gentle brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup selfmade salted caramel sauce or good-quality store-bought caramel sauce

I additionally prefer to prime the dip with ¼ cup of Heath Bits o’ Brickle toffee bits. Chopped toasted nuts corresponding to pecans or peanuts are additionally an ideal possibility – or go completely overboard and use each! 

Earlier than you begin making this recipe, ensure your cream cheese is softened to room temperature. In the event you neglect to set it out forward of time, take a look at my ideas for how one can soften cream cheese shortly.

If you’re out of brown sugar, a easy brown sugar substitute works nice on this recipe! It’s also possible to study how one can soften brown sugar if yours hardened within the pantry. 

Making this dip

Assembling this recipe is very easy, a child might do it! In truth, it is a nice recipe to get your kiddo’s assist with, particularly should you’re making it for a birthday celebration or sleepover.

In a medium bowl, add the cream cheese, brown sugar, and vanilla. Combine till properly mixed and clean.

I usually do that with an electrical mixer to make it tremendous fast, however you might do it by hand, too.

Seize a shallow bowl or serving dish. A mini casserole dish works properly! 

Unfold the cream cheese combination into the underside of the dish, then unfold the caramel sauce on prime.

Earlier than serving, prime with the toffee bits and/or chopped nuts.