Caramel Apple Dip

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: servings

Calories: 159cal

Author: Ashley Fehr

This easy Caramel Apple Dip recipe is the perfect sharing dessert dip for fall gatherings like potlucks, Thanksgiving, or . It's such a crowd pleaser, made with cream cheese and heavy whipping cream, with vanilla and caramel flavors, a crunchy caramel topping, and flaky sea salt too!

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Ingredients

1 package cream cheese (8oz or 250 grams), room temperature
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup heavy whipping cream
¾ cup caramel sauce (more to taste if needed)
¼ cup Skor or Heath toffee bits
½ teaspoon flaked sea salt (optional)

Instructions

In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until smooth, scraping the sides as necessary
Add cream and beat on low until combined, then on high speed until thick and fluffy (this can take a few minutes). Spread into the bottom of a 3–4 cup baking dish (you can also spread it right on a serving platter).
Pour caramel sauce over top and smooth with a spatula.
Sprinkle with toffee bits and flaky sea salt, if using. If not serving immediately, chill until ready to serve (chilling will help the caramel firm up, but it's not necessary).
Serve with sliced apples.

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Notes

Ingredients and Substitutions

Cream cheese: any kind of cream cheese will work here, even light or non-dairy.
Cream: the cream isn't necessary but I like how it lightens the dip and makes it fluffy. If you do not wish to use it, omit but do not substitute it with light cream or milk. I haven't tried this with Cool Whip, but let me know if you do!
Powdered sugar: helps to thicken and stabilize the dip, but you can swap for granulated sugar if you prefer, although it may be grainy.
Caramel sauce: choose a thick, good-quality caramel sauce for this recipe so that the dip stays in nice, clean layers.
Sea salt: optional but I love the sweet and salty combo!

Storage

Store: This Caramel Apple Dip will stay fresh in the refrigerator for 5-7 days when covered with plastic wrap or foil, or stored in an airtight container. Leave it on the counter for a few minutes to soften before serving it.

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