Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip

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This cream cheese caramel apple cheesecake dip ticks all the boxes. This creamy Heath bar toffee apple dip is loaded with sweet and tangy flavors and makes a great dessert dip for any occasion.

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I love a great dessert dip, and it doesn't get better than this heath bar apple dip. It's loaded with the sweet and tangy flavors of caramel, cream cheese, and toffee, and it's perfect for dipping all your sweet and savory favorites.

Heath Bar Toffee Apple Dip

This was inspired by my other sweet and tangy cream cheese fruit dip recipe on this site and pairs well with these smoked pretzels, baked Brazillian pineapple, air fryer monster cookies, or any of your other sweet or savory favorites.

Why You Will Love this Recipe

It uses a few simple, basic ingredients.
It's a quick and easy recipe.
The sweet and tang flavors work wonderfully together.
It makes a great dessert dip for any occasion.

Top Tip:

Be sure to soften cream cheese to room temperature so it creams easily and you don't end up with little bits of raw cream cheese in your caramel apple pie dip.

Ingredients

You'll only need a handful of basic ingredients that you can easily find at your local grocery store to make this caramel apple cream cheese dip. Be sure to check the recipe card at the end of the post for exact amounts.

Cream cheese
Brown sugar
Vanilla extract
Apples
Butter
Apple pie spice
Caramel dip
Toffee bits
Vanilla wafers and graham crackers for serving

Substitutions and Variations

The Right Apple - We prefer Honey Crisp or Granny Smith apples but have a look here at our list of the best apples to bake with to see which variety you prefer.
Apple Pie Spice - Use ½ teaspoon cinnamon with less than ⅛ teaspoon of both nutmeg and allspice, or just nutmeg, instead.
Caramel dip - A thick caramel sauce is best, even dulce de leche for a treat, but consider substituting a chocolate spread, peanut butter, almond butter storebought or homemade hazelnut spread instead. Consider adding a swirl to your cream cheese mixture too and your tastebuds will thank you.
Heath Toffee bits - Use your favorite brand of toffee bits or what's available to you instead. You can also go a different direction and use caramel bits, your favorite chocolate or chocolate bars all chopped up, mini chocolate chips, caramel covered chocolate treats like Rolo or M&M's sprinkled or piled on top.
Cream Cheese - Use Greek yogurt, sour cream, or mascarpone for a lighter option instead.
Go Nuts - Add some crunch by sprinkling chopped walnuts, pecans, almonds, or shredded coconut on top.
Brown sugar - Add extra brown sugar, use white sugar, coconut sugar or another type of sweetener such as honey or maple syrup instead.

Instructions

This apple caramel cheesecake dip recipe is incredibly easy and comes together in just minutes. The overview is listed here, but you'll find the exact instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.

1: Combine the cream cheese, brown sugar, and vanilla. Chill in the refrigerator.

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Overhead shot of cream cheese, brown sugar, and vanilla in mixing bowl

2: Cook the apples, butter, brown sugar, and apple pie spice until tender.

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3: Cool and top the cream cheese mixture with the apples, caramel sauce, and toffee bits in a nice serving dish or pie plate. Chill until serving.

Cream cheese caramel apple dip topped with cooked apples

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Overhead shot of cream cheese caramel apple dip topped with Heath bar bits

Overhead shot of bowlful of Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip

Closeup shot of spoonful of Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip

Storage

Refrigerator: Store for up to 5 days in an air-tight container.

Freezer: Store for up to 1 month in an air-tight, freezer-safe container.

Thaw: Leave the dip in the refrigerator overnight.

Make Ahead: This dip is delicious when chilled. Feel free to make it the night before you plan to serve it.

What to Serve with Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dip

This delicious dip is perfect with both sweet and savory options. Try it with:

Vanilla wafers
Graham crackers
Ginger snaps
Cinnamon cookies
Apples
Pineapple
Bananas
Pears
Pretzels
Cinnamon pita chips

Tips

Use full-fat cream cheese that's not too soft or runny to help dip set properly so dip spreads nicely.
Be sure to cool the cooked apples before adding them to the dip.
For a more refreshing cream cheese layer, try adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the cream cheese mixture before beating it.
For a smoother cream cheese layer, use a hand mixer to blend until creamy.

FAQ

What other desserts could I make using this caramel apple dip?

This tasty dip can be used in a variety of ways, from making apple turnovers to topping cheesecakes, scoops of ice cream, as a filling for pies, as a spread on pancakes or waffles and so much more. There’s no wrong way to enjoy this delicious dip recipe!

Is it necessary to dice the apple before adding it to the dip?

Yes, it is best to dice the apple into small pieces before adding it to the cream cheese mixture so your apples are evenly dispersed throughout the dip guaranteeing a little apple in every bite.

Are there any other fruits that I can serve alongside my caramel apple dip?

Definitely! This dip is so versatile and can be served with other fruits like pears, strawberries, grapes, pineapple, bananas or even kiwi fruit! It also goes perfectly with cookies, graham crackers and marshmallows too!

Overhead photo of spoonful of Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip above a bowlful of dip.

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