Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dip
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4.5
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dip
Description
The Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dip combines a creamy cheesecake-flavored layer made by blending cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla with a graham cracker crust at the bottom of a pie plate. A warmed caramel dip is spooned over the cheesecake layer and allowed to cool, then topped with whipped topping and chopped salted peanuts for added crunch and flavor contrast. The dip pairs well with sliced apples and pears for dipping, providing a sweet and tangy balance to the rich layers beneath.
The texture features a spreadable creamy cheesecake base, a sticky-smooth caramel layer, light whipped topping, and crunchy peanuts. This multi-layered dip stays chilled until serving and is suitable to be made a day ahead, with flavors melding well overnight. It is ideal as a party snack or festive dessert component offering both sweets and fruit in a convenient form.
Serving the dip with fresh seasonal apple and pear slices enhances the fresh fruity contrast to the caramel and cream cheese layers, making it a festive and approachable treat during fall or holiday occasions. Storing leftovers covered in the refrigerator keeps the dip fresh for several days.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup graham cracker about 6 halves, crushed
- 12 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons butter at room temperature, salted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 16 ounces caramel dip warmed according to package directions, Marzetti's Old Fashioned brand
- 4 ounces whipped topping Cool Whip
- 1/3 cup peanuts chopped, salted
- apple for dipping, sliced
- pear for dipping, sliced
Instructions
- Sprinkle the crushed graham crackers on the bottom of a 9" pie plate. 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
- In a stand mixer of with a hand mixer and a large bowl, blend the cream cheese and butter together for 1 minute or until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla. Blend for an additional 1 minute on high speed. 12 ounces cream cheese, 2 tablespoons salted butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture carefully over the graham crackers.
- Spoon the warmed caramel dip over the cheesecake layer. 16 ounces Marzetti's Old Fashioned Caramel Dip
- Allow the caramel to cool to room temperature, then spread the whipped topping over the caramel. Top with crushed peanuts.4 ounces whipped topping, 1/3 cup salted peanuts
- Store in the refrigerator until serving time. This can be made a day in advance. Serve with apple and pear slices.
Notes
- This dip can be prepared a day in advance to allow flavors to meld and to save time on serving day.
- Use salted chopped peanuts to add a crunchy texture contrast to the creamy layers.
- Serve chilled alongside sliced apples and pears for dipping to balance sweetness with fresh fruit crispness.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within a few days for best quality.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 446 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 446kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 423mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 167mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 53g | 106% |
| Vitamin A | 720IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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