Easy Caramel Apple Dip

This easy caramel apple dip combines cream cheese, caramel sauce, and whipped cream into a fluffy no-bake dip that's perfect for fresh apple slices, graham crackers, and vanilla wafers. A simple fall treat that's ideal for gatherings, parties, or family snacks.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword apple caramel dip, apple dip recipe, cream cheese caramel apple dip, fall dip, no bake dessert

Prep Time 15

Chill Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese softened
½ cup caramel sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar optional
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup caramel sauce for topping
Pinch of cinnamon or apple pie spice optional

Instructions

Place the softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat on high speed until smooth and creamy.
Add 1/2 cup caramel sauce, brown sugar (if using), vanilla extract, and salt. Beat on medium speed until smooth and well combined.
If making the fall variation, add a pinch of cinnamon or apple pie spice. Mix until fully incorporated. During the fall, when warm spices are so popular, I like adding a little spice flavor to complement the apples and caramel.
In a cold mixing bowl, add the whipping cream. Beat on high speed until stiff peaks form.
Add the whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture. Gently fold together with a spatula until combined, light, and fluffy.
Transfer the dip to a pretty serving bowl and pour the remaining caramel sauce over the top.
Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

For the freshest flavor, I recommend using real whipped cream.
For a longer-lasting dip, substitute an 8-ounce container of thawed Cool Whip for the whipped cream.
If using Cool Whip, the dip can be made up to 3 days ahead.
Serve with fresh apple slices, green grapes, pear slices, graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or pretzels.
For fall, add a pinch of cinnamon or apple pie spice.