Caramel Apple Dip
Creamy caramel apple dip blends cream cheese, brown sugar, and caramel sauce into a 10-minute Fall party dip for crisp apple slices — a USA Halloween tray staple. Keep apples dipped just before serving and chill leftovers promptly for food safety.
🛒Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup thick caramel sauce, plus more for drizzle
- 1/2 cup toffee bits (optional)
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 3–4 crisp apples, sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Graham crackers or pretzels optional
🔧Kitchen Tools Needed
- Hand mixer
- Mixing bowl
- Serving bowl
- Apple slicer
📝Instructions
- 1
Beat cream cheese, brown sugar, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until fluffy, 1–2 minutes.
- 2
Beat in caramel until smooth. Spread in a shallow bowl; drizzle caramel and add toffee.
- 3
Toss apple slices with lemon juice. Arrange around the dip.
- 4
Serve immediately or refrigerate dip covered up to 3 days. Discard cut apples left out over 2 hours.
🥗Nutrition Information
⚡Calories per serving: 180
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❓Frequently Asked Questions
How do I stop apple browning?
Toss with lemon juice and serve within an hour.
Make ahead?
Mix dip up to 3 days ahead; add drizzle and toffee before guests arrive.
Store-bought caramel OK?
Yes — use thick ice-cream topping caramel so the dip is not runny.
Lighter version?
Use light cream cheese and slightly less brown sugar.
