Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip

Tangy cream cheese, candy caramel, and crunchy toffee bits come collectively for a unbelievable fall deal with on this cream cheese caramel apple dip. This simple dip is the proper addition to any fall occasion, bonfire, or film evening!

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 evening. 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 very 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 just lately, 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 once I taught faculty. (Did you all keep in mind that I used to show faculty??)

To be sincere, I fully forgot about it till just lately when I discovered a couple 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 buddies.

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 amazing choice, too. Particularly in the event you’re the form of one that loves caramel apples lined in nuts. 

This cream cheese caramel apple dip can also be tremendous fast to throw collectively. It’s a must have addition to any fall occasion, Halloween film evening, or cozy bonfire.

Learn how to make cream cheese caramel apple dip

This apple dip is so fast and simple to make, you’ll end up desirous to make it each weekend from now till the top 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 frivolously packed gentle brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup home made salted caramel sauce or good-quality store-bought caramel sauce

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

Earlier than you begin making this recipe, be certain your cream cheese is softened to room temperature. When you neglect to set it out forward of time, try 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! You may as well study how one can soften brown sugar if yours hardened within the pantry. 

Making this dip

Assembling this recipe is really easy, a child might do it! Actually, this can be a nice recipe to get your kiddo’s assist with, particularly in the event you’re making it for a birthday celebration or sleepover.

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

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

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

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.