Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip

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

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 night time. If it’s a dip I haven’t had earlier than, I’ll most likely even be asking the host for the recipe in some unspecified time in the future.

No less than 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 after I taught college. (Did you all do not forget that I used to show college??)

To be trustworthy, I fully forgot about it till just lately when I discovered just a few luggage of Heath Bits o’ Brickle in my pantry. I remembered this recipe and thought I’d whip it up for Elle and her mates.

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 like topping it off with toffee bits, however toasted nuts are an ideal possibility, too. Particularly in the event you’re the type of one that loves caramel apples coated in nuts. 

This cream cheese caramel apple dip can be tremendous fast to throw collectively. It’s vital addition to any fall get together, Halloween film night time, or cozy bonfire.

Easy methods 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 tip of apple season!

Substances you’ll want

There are solely 4 required substances for this cream cheese caramel apple dip recipe:

• 8 ounces softened cream cheese
• ¼ cup calmly packed mild brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup selfmade 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 comparable to pecans or peanuts are additionally an ideal possibility – or go completely overboard and use each! 

Earlier than you begin making this recipe, make sure that your cream cheese is softened to room temperature. When you overlook to set it out forward of time, try my ideas for how one can soften cream cheese rapidly.

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 may do it! In truth, this can be a nice recipe to get your kiddo’s assist with, particularly in the event you’re making it for a party or sleepover.

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

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

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

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.