Caramel Apple Dip
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5
Caramel Apple Dip
Description
This Caramel Apple Dip uses cream cheese as its base, blended with brown sugar and granulated sugar to create a caramel-like sweetness, and vanilla extract for added aroma and depth. The ingredients are mixed until smooth and creamy, then chilled before serving to allow the flavors to develop. The dip’s texture is thick but spreadable.
Serving the dip with fresh apple slices complements the sweet and tangy notes with crisp fruitiness. It's also suitable with other dippers such as graham crackers, cookies, or pretzels for variety. The dip yields about 2 cups, suitable for a small gathering.
Apples stored whole in the refrigerator last for a few weeks, while sliced apples can be kept refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 5 days; soaking sliced apples briefly in a saltwater solution helps prevent browning for several days. Leftover dip can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; stirring before serving is recommended if separation occurs.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- apple for serving (see note 1, sliced
Instructions
- In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, or in a medium bowl with an electric mixer, combine cream cheese, brown sugar, white sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Transfer to a serving dish and chill until serving time. Serve with apple slices, graham crackers, cookies, or pretzels.
Notes
- Use a mix of red and green apples for visual appeal and balanced flavor when serving.
- Store whole apples refrigerated for several weeks; sliced apples last 3-5 days refrigerated in airtight containers.
- Prevent sliced apples from browning by soaking in salted water (2 cups water + ¼ teaspoon salt) for 5 minutes, then rinse before storing.
- Yield is about 2 cups of dip; plan for approximately 1 tablespoon per apple slice when serving.
- Keep leftover dip refrigerated covered up to 4 days and stir before serving if separation occurs.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 32tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 50 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 tbsp | |
| Calories | 50kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 95IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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