Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip
Dive into the delectable flavors of rich caramel and smooth cream cheese with this Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip, a delightful treat for any occasion.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter chunked (~1 stick)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Dip
- 16 oz. cream cheese softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped peanuts
- 6 honey crisp apples sliced
Instructions
- First, prepare the caramel. Heat the sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, gently swirling every few minutes.
- Whisk in the butter until completely melted. Remove from the heat and stir in heavy cream and vanilla extract. Allow cooling for 10 minutes. Place in a container with a loose lid and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- After the caramel has cooled, prepare the dip. Add the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to a bowl and mix using a hand blender. Spread into a serving dish. We used an 8x8-inch dish.
- Pour the caramel sauce over the cream cheese. Top with mini chocolate chips and peanuts. Serve with apple slices.
Video
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Notes
- This is a great recipe to make ahead of time.
- You can top this with other favorite caramel apple toppings; white chocolate chips, chocolate cookie crumbs, or any other roasted nut.
Nutrition
Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 28g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 35g