Caramel Apple Dip Recipe

Rating 5.0
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Caramel apple dip pairs delightfully with tart granny smith apples. A tangy cream cheese base is layered with a luscious salted caramel topping and topped with crispy toffee and toasted hazelnuts for a dip that’s perfect for festive autumnal celebrations.
Utensils Dessert
Globe New American
10
ingredients
9
steps
20
minutes
Giselle is a recipe developer and content creator that loves all things sweet and savory. She runs her own food blog, The Busy Spatula, and her work has been featured on Yahoo!, Marvel Studios and the Kitchn.

Ingredients

Servings:
8
1 cup(s)
granulated sugar
6 tblsp
salted butter, cubed
1/2 cup(s)
heavy cream, room temperature
3/4 tsp
salt
8 oz
cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup(s)
brown sugar
1/2 tsp
vanilla extract
1/3 cup(s)
toffee bits
1/3 cup(s)
chopped toasted hazlenuts
apple slices

Directions 9 steps | 20 Minutes

Step 1

Make the salted caramel sauce. In a medium heavy saucepan over medium heat, add the sugar and whisk as it melts. The sugar may clump together but will melt completely over time. Cook the sugar until it becomes a deep amber color.

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Step 2

Once the sugar reaches an amber color, add the butter and stir until completely incorporated.

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Step 3

Pour in the heavy cream. Be careful as the mixture will foam up. Whisk until you reach a smooth sauce.

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Step 4

Stir in the salt and set aside to cool.

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Step 5

In a separate bowl, use either a whisk or an electric mixer to whip the cream cheese and brown sugar together until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is fluffy and smooth.

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Step 6

Mix in the vanilla extract. Set aside.

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Step 7

Assemble the caramel apple dip. In a small bowl, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly. Layer the salted caramel sauce on top of the cream cheese mixture.

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Step 8

Sprinkle the top with the toffee bits and chopped hazelnuts.

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Step 9

Serve with crisp apple slices. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
387
FAT
26.3 g
PROTEIN
2.2 g
CARBS
37.4 g

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Chrystal G.

Chrystal

28 Jul 2022

So delicious

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Jessica S.

Jessica

18 Jul 2022

Brought a little taste of fall to the dog days of summer! Loved this easy recipe and will be making again for sure. A perfect after school snack for the kiddos!

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Jolee S.

Jolee

18 Jul 2022

I love that I can adjust this for one serving - it was the perfect indulgent dessert for me!

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