Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
185 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Condiments, Snacks
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Cuisine
American
Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip
Description
The recipe starts by dicing apples finely and blending softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and Cool Whip into a smooth base. Almond extract and apple brown sugar cookie mix are incorporated to introduce warm, sweet spice and additional texture. Melted caramel and diced apples are folded in to add moisture and fruitiness throughout the dip.
The topping includes caramel bits and crumbled oatmeal cookies or granola, providing a pleasant crunch and additional caramel sweetness. The dip is chilled before serving, enhancing its refreshing, creamy texture. It pairs well with fresh apple slices, graham crackers, or other dippers, making it versatile for snack or appetizer use in seasonal settings.
Notes mention that when apple brown sugar cookie mix is unavailable, sugar cookie mix with added apple juice and brown sugar is a suitable substitute. This dip benefits from chilled serving and combines multiple textures and sweet, fruity, creamy flavors in one dish.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened, ⅓ fat
- 5.3 oz vanilla Greek yogurt 1 serving size cup, Two Good brand
- 4 oz Cool Whip
- ½ tsp almond extract
- ½ bag apple brown sugar cookie mix ~9oz, Betty Crocker brand
- ¼ cup caramel sauce melted
- 1 apple Pink Lady variety
- ½ cup caramel bits
For topping
- oatmeal cookies crumbled
- granola
- caramel extra drizzle
- Heath Bar diced
For serving
- apple slices
- graham crackers
Instructions
- Finely dice the apple into even pieces. A vegetable chopper does this nicely, but if you don’t have one use a sharp knife.
- In a mixing bowl, add softened cream cheese, greek yogurt, and cool whip. Beat it together with a hand mixer for 60-90 seconds until completely combined.
- Add in almond extract and cookie mix. Beat together until cookie mix is mixed into batter.
- Use a rubber spatula to fold in melted caramel and diced apple.
- Prior to serving, garnish with chopped caramel bits, more diced apples, caramel drizzle.
- Serve chilled with fresh sliced apples, pretzels, animal crackers, other fruit, etc!
Notes
- If apple brown sugar cookie mix isn't available, use sugar cookie mix with 2-3 tablespoons apple juice and 1 tablespoon brown sugar added.
- Chill the dip before serving to maximize flavor and texture contrast.
- Serve with apple slices, graham crackers, or pretzels for varied dipping options.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 185 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 185kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 163mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.