Description
This Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip with Toffee Bits is a quick and delightful dessert perfect for gatherings or a sweet snack. Creamy, caramel-coated cream cheese pairs wonderfully with crunchy toffee bits and fresh apple slices, offering a perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors with a satisfyingly creamy and crunchy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup toffee bits
Fruit
- 2 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, to prevent apple slices from browning)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Layer: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with brown sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Dip: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on a serving plate or in a shallow dish. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the cream cheese layer.
- Add Toffee Bits: Sprinkle toffee bits generously over the caramel layer for a delicious crunch.
- Prepare the Apples: Slice the apples and, if desired, lightly toss them in lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Serve: Arrange the apple slices around the dip and enjoy immediately. Drizzle more caramel over the top and add extra toffee bits as a garnish for an appealing presentation.
Notes
- Use tart apple varieties like Granny Smith or sweet ones like Honeycrisp to balance the sweetness of the caramel dip.
- For a faster assembly, buy pre-sliced apples, but toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Homemade caramel sauce enhances flavor but store-bought is a convenient alternative.
- Keep cream cheese softened to ensure easy mixing and smooth texture.
- Serve immediately for best taste and texture to avoid browning of apples and sogginess of dip.
