Caramel Apple Cream Cheese Dip

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!

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.

We started making this quick and easy cream cheese caramel apple dip with toffee as a fun way to enjoy our freshly picked apples from a local orchard about 5 years ago. We’ve done a lot of trials and played around with the ratios of the ingredients, and landed on this not overly sweet version to play perfectly off the natural sweetness of your fresh apple slices. Our easy to follow directions will help you whip up this simple treat in no time!

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

why you’ll love this toffee apple dip

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?!).

caramel apple dip recipe ingredients

• 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.

how to make caramel apple dip

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.

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

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

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

cream cheese caramel apple dip variations

• 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!

how to serve caramel apple cream cheese dip

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

tips for making caramel apple dip in advance

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!

storing cream cheese caramel apple dip

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.

caramel apple dip with cream cheese faqs

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Caramel Apple Dip with Cream Cheese

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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.

4.31 from 13 votes

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Prep Time 7 minutes mins

Total Time 7 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 12 Servings

Calories 230 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 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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