Description

This easy caramel apple cheesecake dip features a fluffy cream cheese base swirled with rich caramel sauce and topped with crunchy pecans or toffee bits. It’s the perfect quick, crowd-pleasing fall dessert for parties, family gatherings, or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

Scale

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup caramel sauce
1/4 tsp flaky sea salt (optional)
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Toffee bits or mini chocolate chips (optional)
Pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)
4–5 crisp apples, sliced
Graham crackers, pretzel sticks, vanilla wafers, or shortbread cookies

Instructions

Place cream cheese in a medium bowl and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, or microwave for 10-15 seconds to soften.
Add sour cream (or Greek yogurt), powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese. Beat with a hand mixer or whisk until light, fluffy, and smooth (about 2-3 minutes).
Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness as desired.
Spoon the cheesecake base into your serving dish and smooth it out with a spatula.
Warm caramel sauce in a microwave-safe bowl for 15-20 seconds until pourable. Drizzle over the cheesecake layer and gently swirl with a spatula or butter knife. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if using.
Scatter chopped pecans, toffee bits, mini chocolate chips, and a pinch of cinnamon over the top as desired.
Chill the dip for 30 minutes before serving for best texture, or serve immediately if preferred.
Slice apples just before serving. If prepping ahead, toss apple slices in lemon water for 2-3 minutes and drain well.
Arrange apple slices, graham crackers, pretzels, and cookies around the dip and serve with a small spoon or spreader.

Notes

For dairy-free, use plant-based cream cheese and yogurt. For gluten-free, use gluten-free graham crackers or only apple slices. Chill for firmer texture; serve immediately for a softer dip. Homemade caramel sauce adds extra flavor. Slice apples just before serving or toss in lemon water to prevent browning.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 120
Sugar: 12
Sodium: 60
Fat: 7
Saturated Fat: 4
Carbohydrates: 15
Fiber: 1
Protein: 2

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