Description
A deliciously creamy and sweet caramel apple dip that combines rich cream cheese with caramel sauce for the perfect dessert or snack. This easy no-bake recipe takes just minutes to prepare and pairs perfectly with fresh apple slices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Caramel sauce
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup Brown sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 Large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Base – In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with brown sugar and vanilla extract until completely smooth and no lumps remain
- Step 2: Add Caramel – Gradually mix in 3/4 of the caramel sauce, reserving the remainder for decorative drizzling on top
- Step 3: Adjust Sweetness – Taste the mixture and add more brown sugar if desired, mixing thoroughly to incorporate
- Step 4: Final Presentation – Transfer to serving bowl and create attractive swirls with the reserved caramel sauce
- Step 5: Prepare Apples – Wash, core, and slice apples into wedges, arranging them around the dip bowl for serving
Notes
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for 2-3 hours, or microwave for 15-20 seconds if you’re short on time to prevent lumps
- Reserve some caramel sauce for drizzling on top to create an attractive presentation that looks restaurant-quality
- Slice apples just before serving to prevent browning, or toss with a little lemon juice to maintain freshness
- Store leftover dip covered in refrigerator for up to 5 days – perfect for meal prep and multiple servings
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 cup dip with apple slices)
- Calories: 285 calories
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: caramel apple dip, easy dessert, no bake, cream cheese dip, apple snack, party appetizer