Caramel Apple Dip
This no-bake Caramel Apple Dip is creamy, sweet, and irresistibly smooth — a five-minute dessert perfect for fall gatherings, snack boards, or football parties. With cream cheese, Cool Whip, caramel, and crunchy toppings, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser in a bowl.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Hand or Stand Mixer
- Spatula
- Serving Dish
Ingredients
Dip Base
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup caramel sauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 oz Cool Whip or Truwhip thawed
Toppings
- 2 tbsp caramel sauce for drizzle
- 2 tbsp chopped roasted peanuts
- 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, brown sugar, ½ cup caramel sauce, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Gently fold in Cool Whip using a spatula until fully combined and light.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve to allow it to firm up slightly.
- Spread dip into a shallow serving bowl or dish.
- Drizzle with 2 tablespoons caramel sauce, then sprinkle chopped peanuts and mini chocolate chips on top.
- Serve with apple slices, pretzels, graham crackers, or fruit. Enjoy chilled.
Notes
Use softened cream cheese for a smooth dip and add toppings right before serving for the best texture. Pairs perfectly with tart apple slices or sweet grahams.