Caramel Apple Dip with Cream Cheese
This Caramel Apple Dip with Cream Cheese is creamy, fluffy, and full of fall flavor — the perfect no-bake treat for parties, holidays, or cozy nights at home. Easy, festive, and totally irresistible.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Hand Mixer or Electric Mixer
- Spatula
- Serving Bowl or Dish
- Plastic Wrap (for storage)
Ingredients
Base
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce plus more for drizzling
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 8 oz Cool Whip thawed
Toppings
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts chopped
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- sea salt optional, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, brown sugar, caramel sauce, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the Cool Whip with a spatula until light and fluffy. Avoid overmixing.
- Cover and refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Transfer to a shallow serving bowl. Drizzle with additional caramel sauce.
- Sprinkle with roasted peanuts and mini chocolate chips. Optionally, finish with a light sprinkle of sea salt.
- Serve with apple slices, pretzels, graham crackers, or cinnamon pita chips.
Notes
For a nut-free version, substitute the peanuts with crushed toffee, cookie crumbs, or granola. Best served chilled, and pairs beautifully with tart apples like Granny Smith for balance.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.6mg
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