Description
Homemade caramel apple dip offers a delightful blend of rich sweetness and creamy texture. Sweet cream cheese mingles with caramel sauce, creating an irresistible treat you’ll want to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- ½ cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 pinch sea salt
- ¼ cup toffee bits or chopped pecans
- 4–5 apples, sliced (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Gala)
- Lemon juice, to prevent apples from browning
Instructions
- Blend: In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine softened cream cheese, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until achieving a silky, homogeneous mixture without any lumps.
- Whip: Utilize an electric mixer to transform the blend into a light, airy consistency, ensuring all ingredients are seamlessly integrated and the texture becomes exceptionally smooth.
- Chill: Transfer the luxurious dip to a serving dish, creating elegant swirls with a spoon, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to harmonize and develop depth.
- Garnish: Before serving, enhance the dip with an optional sprinkle of additional cinnamon or a graceful caramel sauce drizzle to elevate the visual and flavor profile.
- Serve: Present the chilled dip alongside crisp, freshly sliced apples or an assortment of seasonal fruits, inviting guests to indulge in this decadent sweet treat.
Notes
- Soften Cream Cheese Perfectly: Allow cream cheese to sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes before mixing to ensure smooth, lump-free texture.
- Whip with Precision: Use an electric mixer at medium-high speed, beating consistently to create a fluffy, light consistency without overbeating.
- Chill for Enhanced Flavor: Refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and develop a more cohesive, rich taste profile.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap regular cream cheese with low-fat or dairy-free alternatives for lighter versions, ensuring the dip remains creamy and delicious.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg