Caramel Apple Dip Recipe with Cream Cheese

This delicious Caramel Apple Dip recipe with cream cheese, brown sugar, vanilla and caramel is an easy dessert dip for apple season. Serve with fresh apple slices and it tastes like delicious caramel apples!

Easy caramel apple dip is perfect for fall gatherings. It has a cheesecake layer as the base and a gooey caramel layer on top. The best part is it is so much easier than traditional caramel apples!

Serve this easy recipe for an after school snack, an easy dessert or fun treat, and people will love you forever!

Easy apple dip comes together quickly, so it’s perfect when you’re craving something sweet. It’s always a huge hit and always goes fast!

This sweet dip is similar to my apple pie dip or chocolate chip dip or easy peanut butter cheesecake dip. But, the gooey caramel layer is what makes this delicious dessert taste like a caramel apple.

Ingredients

You only need a few simple ingredients for this homemade caramel apple dip. you can find them at grocery stores or online.

• Cream cheese — at room temperature. Leave a block of cream cheese out to soften for easier mixing
• Brown sugar — both light brown sugar or dark brown sugar will work. Dark brown sugar will add a deeper flavor.
• Vanilla extract — for flavor
• Caramel dip — Use a thick caramel dip like Marzetti, not a pourable thin sauce for best results

How to Make Caramel Apple Dip

First, set the cream cheese out to soften. You really need room temperature cream cheese to make mixing easier.

Then, cream the softened cream cheese, brown sugar and vanilla together in a medium sized mixing bowl using a hand mixer. You can also use a stand mixer if you have one.

Then, transfer the mixture into a serving dish, making sure the top is evenly smoothed out.

Next, add the caramel dip on top of the cream cheese layer and smooth it out.

I like using an offset spatula for this step because I think that it’s the best way to evenly spread the thick caramel sauce.

Finally, sprinkle on your toppings of choice on top of the caramel layer.

What to Serve with Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dip

I love using mini m&ms on this easy dessert because they’re what I top my regular caramel apples with. Toffee bits or any toppings will work though!

You can also choose to serve this delicious caramel apple dip as it is without any toppings.

Serve this simple caramel apple dip with fresh apples — We like Granny Smith apples and gala apples, but any kind of tart, firm apple will work — and any of your favorite dessert dipping foods.

Try using animal crackers, vanilla wafers, graham crackers, Teddy Grahams, ginger snaps or any other fresh fruit such as strawberries.

How to Store Leftover Dip

Store this creamy caramel apple dip in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap. It’ll last for 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Bring the dip to room temperature before serving.

Helpful Tips and FAQ

You can easily double or triple the recipe for a party dip. If you make it ahead of time, add the caramel layer last.

Use flavored caramel dip for more flavor. Use homemade caramel sauce instead of the jarred version.

Be sure to use thick caramel for the topping and room temperature cream cheese.

Brush apple slices with a little lemon juice so they don’t turn brown.

More Apple Recipes

If you love apple desserts and recipes with sliced apples try my crescent roll apple dumplings, apple crisp, apple pie dump cake, caramel apple nachos, slow cooker apple cobbler or baked caramel stuffed apples.

and check out my dessert recipes for more delicious fall desserts!

I hope you love this creamy caramel dip as much as we do. This easy dessert recipe is definitely a crowd pleaser!

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This easy recipe was published in 2022 and updated in 2023.