Description
A quick and delicious Caramel Apple Dip featuring a smooth cream cheese base topped with rich caramel sauce and crunchy nuts, perfect for serving alongside crisp apple slices as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Dip Base
- 1 8-ounce block cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar
- ½ teaspoon apple pie spice
Toppings
- 15 ounces caramel sauce
- ½ cup chopped peanuts, walnuts or pecans
- Sliced apples, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: Place the softened cream cheese in a medium bowl and beat with a hand mixer until it becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add Sugar and Spice: Add the confectioners’ sugar and apple pie spice to the cream cheese and continue beating until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth.
- Spread the Base: Transfer the cream cheese mixture into a serving dish, spreading it into an even layer with a spatula and smoothing the top.
- Top with Caramel Sauce: Pour the caramel sauce over the cream cheese layer and spread it evenly to cover the entire surface.
- Add Nuts: Sprinkle the chopped peanuts, walnuts, or pecans evenly over the caramel layer.
- Serve: Present the dip with sliced apples for dipping and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened for a smoother dip texture.
- Use your preferred nut variety or omit nuts for a nut-free version.
- For an extra festive touch, sprinkle cinnamon or apple pie spice over the top before serving.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 2-3 days.
- This dip pairs wonderfully with crisp apple varieties like Granny Smith, Fuji, or Honeycrisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
