Apple Dip
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5
Apple Dip
Description
This Apple Dip recipe combines block-style softened cream cheese with both brown and white sugars and vanilla extract for sweetness and depth. Mixing thoroughly using a hand mixer or whisk produces a light, fluffy texture that clings well to fresh apple slices. The soft cream cheese base balances the natural tartness and crunch of the apples.
The dip is straightforward to prepare and serves as an easy-to-make accompaniment for apple slices, suitable for casual snacks or party platters. Using block cream cheese is important to achieve the desired consistency since spreadable tub cream cheese may be too soft or watery.
Allowing the dip to warm slightly if kept refrigerated helps soften it, making dipping easier. This is best done by letting it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving.
Ingredients
- 8 ounce cream cheese softened at room temperature, block
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- apple sliced, for serving
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Use a hand mixer to combine everything until the cream cheese mixture is soft, creamy, and fluffy. If you don't have an electric mixer, just stir it really well with a wooden spoon or whisk.
- Serve the dip with fresh apple slices.
Notes
- Use block-style full-fat cream cheese for best texture; spreadable cream cheese tubs won't produce the same consistency.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened completely at room temperature to blend smoothly with the sugars and vanilla.
- If refrigerated, let the dip sit out for 10 minutes before serving to soften it for easier dipping.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 14servings (2 tablespoons each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 115 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 115kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 220IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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