Easy Caramel Apple Dip With Toffee

This easy, 4-ingredient cream cheese caramel apple dip with toffee is a must try! And this rich and creamy no-bake dessert is ready in 10 minutes. Perfect for a quick dessert, fall snack, or an easy party appetizer!

top down view of a glass pie pan filled with homemade caramel apple dip with toffee bits. Next to it is a board covered with gingersnap cookies and fresh apple slices as well as a red and white linen.

If apples are your favorite part of fall and you’ve been looking for fun apple dessert ideas to showcase your favorite fall fruit, this easy caramel and cream cheese apple dip is for you! Made with 4 ingredients, this quick and easy dessert recipe can be put together in less than 10 minutes.

Make this easy caramel apple dip for your next fall get-together, it’s sure to be a big hit!

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Quick and easy to make. It will take you less than 10 minutes to mix up and layer your cream cheese apple dip with caramel and toffee bits.

This dip stores well. You can make this ahead of time or make it right before you want to enjoy it, it doesn’t matter because it tastes just as good a day or two later! There’s a reason this sweet dip is my go-to for fall gatherings!

Rich, creamy, and delicious. Creamy caramel is the main flavor, accented by cream cheese and toffee…basically, this dessert tastes like a caramel cheesecake dip (and who doesn’t want that?!).

Ingredients Needed

ingredients to make homemade caramel apple dip with toffee bits.
  • Reduced Fat Cream Cheese – I recommend using reduced fat cream cheese as there really isn’t a need the extra fat. If you’d prefer full-fat cream cheese, feel free to use it instead.
  • Brown Sugar – Used to sweeten the cream cheese layer and add depth of flavor.
  • Caramel Dip or Caramel Sauce – Use your favorite store bought brand of caramel dip or sauce, or make a homemade one! Reduced Fat is a good option here too if you’d like to save some calories.
  • Toffee Bits / Heath Bits – Toffee is a very sweet candy that is hard, brittle, and crunchy. It’s very similar to caramel or butterscotch. Using it in this dip adds nice texture and flavor.

See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

Recipe Variations and Substitutions

  • Make your dip sweeter. I personally find this dip to be sweet enough with the caramel, toffee, and various things we like to dip in it. However, if preferred, you can add additional brown sugar to your cream cheese mixture for a sweeter dip. Increase the amount of the brown sugar from ¼ cup to ⅓ cup or even ½ cap if you like your dips really sweet.
  • Add chopped nuts. Adding chopped walnuts or chopped pecans to this cream cheese apple dip would be a lovely addition. If I were doing this, I would add ¼ cup of chopped nuts in at the same time as the toffee bits.
  • Replace the toffee bits with chopped up Heath bar or chocolate covered toffee bits. A little chocolate never hurts in my book… if you’re a chocolate lover too, you may love this option!

Step-By-Step Instructions

a view of the freshly mixed cream cheese and sugar mixture in the basin of a stand mixer.

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer), beat together cream cheese and brown sugar until combined and creamy.

process shot showing the whipped cream cheese and sugar mixture being spread out into an even layer on the bottom of a glass pie pan.

Step 2: Spread the cream cheese and sugar mixture into an even layer across the bottom of your serving dish.

process shot showing the caramel layer being spread onto the whipped cream cheese and sugar mixture.

Step 3: Pour the caramel dip on top of the cream cheese layer and spread it into an even layer.

process shot showing the toffee bits layer being spread onto the top of the assembled caramel apple dip.

Step 4: Sprinkle bits of toffee evenly over the top of your dip. Serve and enjoy!

What Should I Serve This Apple Dip In?

You have a lot of options here! The main goal is to create a thinner cream cheese layer (about ½-1” thick) to spread your caramel over. Using a deep pie plate, a rimmed serving platter, or a 6 cup rectangular glass Pyrex container with a lid are all great options. Use what you have!

Other Foods to Try with this Dip

I like to set out a mix of dipping options when serving this caramel apple dip to friends and family. Besides slices of your favorite apples, these items are great options for dunking in this cream cheese caramel dip:

  • Ginger snaps
  • Graham cracker pieces
  • Nilla Wafers
  • Teddy Grahams

How Do You Keep Apples From Turning Brown Once Cut?

You can prevent freshly cut apples from turning brown by placing the apple slices into a medium sized bowl with club soda for 2-3 minutes to help prevent browning. Drain off the water and place the apple slices in the fridge until you’re ready to enjoy them.

Apple slices will stay good in the fridge for 3-5 days.

a deep glass pie pan filled with layered caramel apple dip with toffee bits with several scoops taken out of it. apple slices, gingersnaps, and a linen are in the forefront of the scene.

Make Ahead Tips

Making this cream cheese caramel dip ahead of time is a great option! Although it doesn’t take a long time to make, it’s nice to have this dessert prepped and ready to go in the fridge before having friends over, for an upcoming potluck, or fall gathering!

If making your dip ahead of time, allow the dip to sit out at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes prior to serving. This allows the cream cheese to soften up a bit, making for easier and more enjoyable dipping!

Storage

If you manage to have leftovers, store remaining dip covered with plastic wrap or in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Note: the toffee will begin to soften the longer it sits on the dip… not necessarily bad, but something to know.

Recipe FAQs

Can I make this easy cream cheese apple dip ahead of time?

Yes, you can make cream cheese caramel apple dip in advance! However, it’s best served at room temperature for easy dipping. If you choose to make this a day ahead, allow the dip to sit out at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.

How to keep apples from browning?

Place freshly cut apple slices into a medium sized bowl with club soda for 2-3 minutes to help prevent browning. Drain and place in the fridge until ready to enjoy.

Apple slices will stay good in the fridge for 3-5 days.

What are the best apples to eat with caramel dip?

Granny Smith apples are often said to be one of the best apples to dip in caramel because they have just the right amount of tartness to balance out the sweetness of the caramel.

Other apple varieties great for dipping include Gala, Pink Lady, Honeycrisp, SweeTango, Fuji, and Empire.

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a deep glass pie pan filled with layered caramel apple dip with toffee bits with several scoops taken out of it. apple slices, gingersnaps, and a linen are in the forefront of the scene.

📖 Easy Caramel Apple Dip with Toffee

Meredith
This easy caramel apple dip topped with toffee bits is the perfect fall dessert recipe! Made with 4 ingredients, this easy and quick dessert dip is a must-make for your next fall get together.
4.10 from 10 votes
Prep Time 7 mins
Total Time 7 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 230 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2, 8 oz blocks of reduced fat cream cheese
  • ¼ C brown sugar
  • 1, 16 oz container of caramel dip or caramel sauce*
  • ½ C toffee bits

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer), beat together cream cheese and brown sugar until combined and creamy
  • Spread cream cheese mixture into an even layer across the bottom of your serving dish
  • Pour caramel dip on top of the cream cheese mixture and spread into an even layer
  • Sprinkle toffee bits evenly over the top of your dip
  • Serve with apple slices and enjoy!*

Notes

Recipe Variations and Substitutions:
  • Make your dip sweeter. I personally find this dip to be sweet enough with the caramel, toffee, and various things we like to dip in it. However, if preferred, you can add additional brown sugar to your cream cheese mixture for a sweeter dip. Increase the amount of the brown sugar from ¼ cup to ⅓ cup or even ½ cap if you like your dips really sweet.
  • Add chopped nuts. Adding chopped walnuts or chopped pecans to this cream cheese apple dip would be a lovely addition. If I were doing this, I would add ¼ cup of chopped nuts in at the same time as the toffee bits.
  • Replace the toffee bits with chopped up Heath bar or chocolate covered toffee bits. A little chocolate never hurts in my book… if you’re a chocolate lover too, you may love this option!
Things to dunk in the cream cheese apple dip:
Serve your dip with a variety of options for dunking, such as:
  • Apple slices
  • Ginger snaps
  • Graham cracker pieces
  • Nilla Wafers
  • Teddy Grahams
 
Storage: 
Store remaining dip covered with plastic wrap or in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 279mgPotassium: 129mgSugar: 34gVitamin A: 356IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Betsy says

    5 stars
    This is such an easy and tasty dessert. Also good with a cup of coffee with the gals on a Saturday afternoon.

    • Meredith says

      Ooooh, now I need to make this and get a coffee date together too! Glad to hear you enjoyed it.

  2. M. says

    5 stars
    So easy, we loved dipping our apples from the orchard in this! Thanks

    • ourlovelanguageisfood says

      I’m so glad you enjoyed this dip for your freshly-picked apples! Thanks for trying my recipe 🙂

  3. David says

    5 stars
    I made this for a family gathering recently. The idea was that we have it for dessert, but it was all gone before we even sent on to eat dinner…

    • ourlovelanguageisfood says

      I’m so glad to hear everyone enjoyed it! It’s definitely a good appetizer too 🙂