Caramel Apple Dip

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5 from 6 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes

Caramel Apple Dip is sweet and creamy, making it easy to enjoy fall flavors any time you want. Made with indulgent caramel and bits of crunchy toffee, this dip is great for tailgate parties, Halloween, and more.

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Why this Caramel Apple Dip Recipe is a Keeper

This easy cream cheese caramel apple dip with crunchy toffee bits will be a hit at any party. It’s a creamy and flavorful dip that’s perfect for fall.

Caramel apple dip combines cream cheese with fresh apple slices in a quick and easy dessert that doesn’t take long to make and eat. Here are a few reasons why you’ll love this dip:

  • 5 Minute Dip: It only takes 5 minutes to make this delicious apple dip with caramel and cream cheese.
  • Easy Ingredients: This caramel apple dip recipe uses ingredients you probably already have on hand.
  • Family Favorite: Everyone in your family will love this simple dip, making it perfect for Halloween or any other party.

What Kind of Caramel Sauce Should I Use for Caramel Apple Cream Cheese Dip?

A close-up of a dessert in a white dish, topped with crumbled toffee and caramel sauce, resembles a luscious Caramel Apple Dip. Sliced green and red apples are visible in the background.

If you want to buy store-bought apple dip, Marzetti caramel dip is easily available, and works great for this cream cheese caramel apple dip. However, if you don’t want to use store bought caramel sauce, you can also make your own by melting down caramel candies.

Ingredient Notes for Crunchy Toffee Apple Dip with Caramel

This sweet dip features caramel and crunchy toffee bits on top.

Ingredients for a delicious snack are laid out in bowls on a kitchen towel, including whipped cream, caramel sauce, crushed toffee bits, and brown sugar.
  • Caramel Sauce: Caramel sauce will provide the base for this dip.
  • Cream Cheese: Cream cheese gives the dip its smooth, creamy texture. Soften cream cheese to room temperature to make it easier to mix.

See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.

Dessert Dip Prep Ahead Suggestions

Homemade caramel apple dip is perfect for a party appetizer or dessert. With crisp apple slices and your favorite party snacks, what’s not to love?

  • Prepare Dippers: Have your favorite dipping items, such as apple slices, graham crackers, or pretzels, ready to go.

Special Equipment You’ll Need for Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

  • Serving Dish: Serve the dip in a large dish with a rimmed edge.

Pro Tip for this Easy Recipe

If you love caramel apples, add cider for more apple flavor.

How to Make Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip

If you’ve ever tried to make caramel apple dip, you know how easy it is. This dip is the perfect appetizer for fall, with toffee bits in a creamy mixture of caramel and sweetened cream cheese. Make this ahead of time, or mix it together when you’re ready to enjoy.

If you like caramel, then this recipe is for you! Follow the simple steps below to learn how to make the best caramel apple dip.

These are the basic steps for making one of our favorite caramel dips for apples. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.

Four-step recipe process: 1) Brown sugar in a blue measuring cup. 2) Mixture being stirred with a spatula. 3) Smooth mixture spread in a dish. 4) Finished Caramel Apple Dip with a caramel-like topping.

1. Mix and Transfer the Dip to Serving Plate

In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and brown sugar with a hand mixer or stand mixer. Make sure your cream cheese is completely smooth, and that there aren’t any little chunks of cream cheese in the dip. Then, spread the cream cheese mixture onto a serving platter with a rimmed edge.

2. Add Caramel Layer

Pour the caramel dip over the cream cheese layer and spread until the cheese is fully covered. Then, add the toffee topping.

How to Store and Reheat Leftover Best Caramel Apple Fruit Dip

  • Storing: Store the dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should be good for 4-7 days.
  • Reheating: This dip is ready to serve cold; it doesn’t need to be reheated.

Variations and Substitutions for Caramel Dip with Toffee Bits

  • Candies: Top the dip with different candies, such as Reese’s Pieces, sprinkles, or chocolate chips. You can also add a sprinkling of powdered sugar on top as well.
  • Salted Caramel: Use salted caramel sauce instead of regular caramel in this easy recipe, then add the toffee bits and serve.
  • Cookies: This dip goes great with your favorite cookies.

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What Can I Serve with this Recipe?

If you liked this recipe, serve this dip with apple crisp bars, mini apple pies, or pumpkin spice air fried apples.

Which Apples are Best for Dipping?

Use your favorite apple, such as granny smith apples or red delicious. Depending on when you make this super easy caramel apple dip recipe, it helps to look up which ones are in season.

Can I Make this Recipe with Less Calories?

Yes; just use a low fat cream cheese.

How Do I Keep Cut Apples from Turning Brown?

Let your apples sit in a bowl of salt water or honey water to keep the cut apples from turning brown. You can also squeeze lemon juice over them.

A close-up of a dessert in a white dish, topped with crumbled toffee and caramel sauce, resembles a luscious Caramel Apple Dip. Sliced green and red apples are visible in the background.

Expert Tips for Making Easy Caramel Apple Dip and Dippers

  • Add Different Candies: Top the caramel apple dip with crushed cookies, Heath bits, or candy bars instead of toffee chips.
  • Dippers: Use vanilla wafers, cookies, ginger snaps, pretzels, graham crackers, or other fruits like strawberries for dipping.
  • Variation Tip: Use a fat free cream cheese for a lighter version of this recipe.
  • Alternate Ingredient: Add vanilla extract or almond extract to this dip. You can also mix in nuts for a crunchier texture.
Apple with Caramel Dip in a white bowl with apple slices on the side.

Caramel Apple Dip

5 from 6 votes
Caramel Apple Dip is sweet and creamy, making it easy to enjoy fall flavors any time you want. Made with indulgent caramel and bits of crunchy toffee, this dip is great for tailgate parties, Halloween, and more.

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Prep Time : 5 minutes
Total Time : 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers and Dips

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Ingredients
  

  • 24 ounces Cream Cheese, softened, 3 eight ounce packages
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar
  • 13 ounces Caramel Dip
  • 8 ounces Heath English Toffee bits

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and brown sugar until thoroughly combined.
  • Spread cheese mixture onto a large serving platter with a rimmed edge.
  • Pour caramel dip on top of the cream cheese and spread it until it completely covers the cheese.
  • Top with an even coating of Heath bits

Christina’s Notes

  • Add Different Candies: Top the caramel apple dip with crushed cookies or candy bars instead of toffee chips.
  • Dippers: Use vanilla wafers, cookies, ginger snaps, pretzels, graham crackers, or other fruits like strawberries for dipping.
  • Variation Tip: Use a fat free cream cheese for a lighter version of this recipe.
  • Alternate Ingredient: Add vanilla extract or almond extract to this dip. You can also mix in nuts for a crunchier texture.
Helpful Tips for All RecipesThese quick tips will help you get perfect results every time.

  • Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
  • Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
  • Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
  • Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
  • Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.

For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 14gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 796mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 62gVitamin A: 413IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 342mgIron: 0.3mg
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45 thoughts on “Caramel Apple Dip”

  1. OMG! This looks so yummy! I wouldn’t have thought of putting cream cheese and caramel together, but I guess it would be similar to a cheesecake caramel apple that I ordered. Check out their website if you love caramel apples.www.eatswirl.com There’s a lot to choose from, but who’s complaining!
    I’m gonna try this recipe this weekend for my dinner party.

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  2. Caramel Apple looks very delicious. Definitely, it is a winner! I will try that recipe at home. Thank you!

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  4. Gotta love recipes that make you feel decadent and healthy at the same time!!

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  7. Oh my goodness does that sound fantastic! And simple, I know I can make that without making a mess, my husband will thank you for that!! 😉 My “foodie” post today is an award a friend and I came up with for bloggers we like, I awarded you one of the first ones and linked back to your blog. Its just a fun award to let you know that I love your stuff, even if it does make me want to lick my screen most days!!! 🙂

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