Description
Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip with Toffee Bits – Indulgent dip with cream cheese, caramel, and toffee. Perfect for a quick and comforting crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (454g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup (240ml) caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (about 150g) toffee bits, divided
- Apples for serving (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Gala work beautifully)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Cream Cheese Base In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until completely smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Make sure there are no lumps remaining as this will affect the final texture of your Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula to ensure everything is well incorporated.
- Step 2: Add Sweetness and Flavor Add the brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to the cream cheese. Beat on medium speed until the mixture is completely smooth and the sugar has dissolved, approximately 1-2 minutes. The brown sugar adds depth to this caramel apple dip with its molasses notes, while the vanilla enhances all the flavors.
- Step 3: Incorporate Caramel Reserve about 2 tablespoons of caramel sauce for topping, then add the remaining caramel to the cream cheese mixture. Beat on low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix. You want to maintain some caramel swirls throughout the dip for visual appeal and flavor bursts.
- Step 4: Add Toffee Bits Reserve about 3 tablespoons of toffee bits for topping, then gently fold 1/2 cup of toffee bits into the dip using a rubber spatula. The toffee will add delightful crunch and buttery flavor to your Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip with Toffee Bits.
- Step 5: Transfer and Garnish Spoon the mixture into a serving bowl, creating swirls on top with the back of your spoon for visual appeal. Drizzle the reserved caramel sauce over the top, allowing some to drip down the sides. Sprinkle the reserved toffee bits over the caramel layer, concentrating them in the center for a beautiful presentation.
- Step 6: Serve with Apples Arrange sliced apples around the dip on a serving platter. For an extra special touch, lightly brush the apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning and enhance their fresh flavor. This toffee caramel cream cheese dip pairs perfectly with crisp apple slices, creating a delightful contrast of flavors and textures.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup dip with apples
- Calories: 230 calories
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg