Description
This Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip with Toffee Bits is a quick and delicious dessert or snack that combines creamy, tangy cream cheese with sweet caramel and crunchy toffee, complemented perfectly by crisp apple slices. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s ideal for parties, gatherings, or a decadent treat any time.
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup toffee bits
Accompaniment
- 2 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), sliced
- Lemon juice (optional, to prevent apple slices from browning)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Layer: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese together with the brown sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Assemble the Dip: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on a serving plate or shallow dish to form the base layer for your dip.
- Add Caramel Sauce: Drizzle the caramel sauce generously over the cream cheese layer, making sure to cover the surface evenly for balanced sweetness.
- Add Toffee Bits: Sprinkle the toffee bits over the caramel layer, adding a delightful crunch and rich flavor to the dip.
- Prepare the Apples: Slice the apples evenly and, if desired, lightly toss them in lemon juice to prevent browning and maintain their freshness and color.
- Serve: Arrange the apple slices around the dip on the serving plate. For an extra touch, drizzle some additional caramel sauce on top of the apple slices and sprinkle more toffee bits as garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy this irresistible treat.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith or sweet varieties such as Honeycrisp for a perfect balance of flavors.
- Lemon juice helps keep apple slices fresh and visually appealing by preventing oxidation.
- Homemade caramel sauce can be used for a more natural flavor or rely on store-bought for convenience.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh crunch of the apples and the smooth texture of the dip.
- Toffee bits add texture and sweetness but can be omitted or substituted with chopped nuts if preferred.
