Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip

Dive into fall with this creamy cream cheese caramel apple dip with toffee bits! It's where tangy cream cheese meets sweet, gooey caramel and crunchy toffee bits for a delicious autumn flavor reminiscent of caramel apples.

Serve with crisp, juicy apple slices for the perfect game-time snack, afternoon pick-me-up, or holiday party appetizer.

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Delicious Caramel Apple Recipes

One of my favorite flavors of fall has got to be caramel apples. Think juicy, crisp apples bathed in a velvety coating of rich caramel and your mouth starts to water. It's the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. And there is more than one way to savor all the cozy flavors that this autumn treat brings to mind.

Mouthwatering creations from cupcakes to pies and cookie bars to cocktails can bring this flavor front and center. Take these caramel apple cupcakes. They're like a slice of heaven on a plate - apple cinnamon cupcakes topped with a creamy swirl of caramel frosting and crowned with a slice of apple. What could be more delicious?

And I can't forget this decadent Caramel Apple Pie, loaded with sliced apples, crumbs, and a drizzle of caramel on top, or opt for Caramel Apple Bars with their crunchy base of cinnamon oats, and the same apple pie center, crumbs, and a drizzle of caramel.

Another must-try is using this favorite autumn flavor in cocktails. Try a pitcher full of Caramel Apple Sangria complete with apple pieces covered with caramel sauce, apple cider, and caramel vodka, or go the fun route and try these Caramel Apple Jello Shots. All these yummy caramel apple recipes share the flavors of caramel-dipped apples in every bite (or sip).

Why You'll Love This Caramel Cream Cheese Apple Dip

It's like cheesecake in a bowl! Seriously, this creamy caramel apple cheesecake dip is incredibly yummy.

Toffee apple dip with brown sugar, caramel, cream cheese, and vanilla is deliciously rich, sweet, and creamy with a little crunch.

Quick and easy to make

Serve it as an appetizer or dessert

Great for the fall apple season, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas holidays. Well, actually, any time is a good time for caramel and apples!

Ingredients

• Cream Cheese
• Brown Sugar
• Vanilla Extract
• Caramel Sauce
• Toffee Bits - Heath
• Apples

How to Make Caramel Apple Dip with Cream Cheese

1. Place room-temperature cream cheese in a mixing bowl.
2. Beat the cream cheese for about 2 minutes or until creamy.
3. Add the brown sugar and vanilla extract.
4. Beat for another 2-3 minutes.
5. Add the toffee bits.
6. Stir well.

7. Place the dip into a serving bowl and pour the caramel sauce over it. Use as much or as little as you like.
8. Swirl it through the caramel cheesecake dip with a knife.

Note: If you really enjoy caramel, pour more of the sauce on top of the dip.

Once the toffee apple dip is finished, cut and core the apples with an apple slicer.

Serve the cream cheese caramel apple dip surrounded by apples. You can also serve with graham crackers, donut holes, cinnamon pita chips, or other fruits like strawberries or pears. Enjoy!

Recipe Tips

• Lemon juice helps keep apple slices from turning brown. Dip the apple slices in 1 cup of water mixed with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and then drain them in a colander.
• Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before making the dip. This will help it become light and fluffy and prevent lumps.
• If you can't find toffee bits, simply crush Heath or Skor candy bars in a food processor or chop them into small bits with a knife.

Recipe Variations

Simple ingredient substitutions or additions can customize the dip for different flavor combinations.

• Chocolate - Substitute the toffee bits with chocolate chips.
• Cinnamon - Add ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon.
• Dulce de Leche - Substitute caramel sauce with dulce de leche.
• Nuts - Substitute toffee bits with pecans and walnuts. Or sprinkle them on top.
• Peanut Butter - Substitute the toffee bits with peanut butter chips.
• Salted Caramel Apple Dip - Stir ¼ teaspoon of salt or sea salt into the caramel sauce.

What to Serve with the Dip

There are more options than sliced apples for serving this dip. Here are some ideas:

• Biscotti
• Cinnamon sugar pita chips
• Donut holes
• Fresh fruit such as strawberries, pears, grapes
• Cookies - graham crackers, animal crackers, shortbread cookies, or vanilla wafers
• Pretzels or pretzel chips

Make Ahead and How to Store

You can make the dip in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Freezing is not recommended because the texture of the dip will change after being frozen and thawed.

Storing leftovers is not recommended. If your cream cheese dip has been out of the fridge for more than two hours, it's no longer safe to eat and should be thrown out.

More Apple Recipes

There's no better way to enjoy fall than with the crisp flavor of a juicy apple!

• Air Fryer Apple Fritters
• Cinnamon Apple Pull Apart Bread
• Crockpot Apple French Toast Casserole
• French Apple Pie
• Sauteed Cinnamon Apples

Find lots of easy appetizer recipes right here on 2CM!

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This post has been updated with a new recipe, new photos, and more helpful step-by-step directions. It was first published on December 15, 2015.