Caramel Apple Dip is a 10-minute, no bake recipe made with cream cheese, caramel, toffee bits, white chocolate chips, and Cool Whip. This homemade dessert dip is perfect for apples, crackers, pretzels or your favorite fruit, and it’s so easy to make!
Homemade Caramel Apple Dip
Nothing beats the classic, comforting taste of a caramel apple. I remember getting them at the fair as a kid! But, they can be quite an undertaking to make at home, which is why I love this caramel apple dip. You get the same amazing flavors, with no mess. Plus, it’s easy to put together in less than 10 minutes.
My kiddos absolutely love this and actually request it, which makes me so happy because it means they want to eat more apples! I am always sure to have the ingredients on hand so I can throw it together any time, and love it for an after school snack. It also makes for a fabulous sweet appetizer for a game day party for the adults, and serves as a healthier option when paired with fruit.
Why We Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy to make
- Kid-friendly and approved
- Can be served with a variety of sides
- Simple way to get kids to eat their fruit
- Creamy and sweet dessert option
- No bake recipe
- Can be put together in less than 10 minutes
- Short ingredients list
- Healthier dessert option when served with fruit
- Great way to eat apples after an orchard visit in the fall
Ingredients/Shopping List
- Cream cheese – You can use ⅓ fat cream cheese in this recipe! I have done so many times and you can’t notice a difference in the taste.
- Cool whip
- Salted caramel sauce
- White chocolate chips -You could leave the chocolate chips out, or use a different kind such as milk or dark chocolate, if preferred.
- Toffee bits – The toffee bits in this recipe are completely optional. I love the crunch they add, but some don’t. You could also split your dip into 2 bowls and make half with toffee and half without!
- Apples
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How to Make Caramel Apple Dip Recipe
I mean it when I say that this recipe is so simple to put together. It’s done in under 10 minutes, and there’s no baking required.
- Mix together cream cheese and half of the caramel sauce.
- Fold in Cool Whip and white chocolate chips.
- Transfer to a serving dish.
- Top with salted caramel sauce, toffee bits and white baking chips if desired.
Tips
- If you want to prepare your apples for your dip ahead of time, slice the apples and place them in a bowl of water with a few drops of honey. Submerge all of the apples and try them off with a paper towel when ready to serve. This will help to keep them from browning!
- Be sure not to overmix your dip, as it may get a bit soupy. For this same reason, you’ll want to be sure that in between servings, you keep this dip nice and cold in the fridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Store leftover caramel apple dip in the refrigerator in a sealed container. It will stay good this way for 3-4 days. Unfortunately, it doesn’t freeze well, but it’s so easy to whip up that it’s best to make this dip fresh when you want to serve it!
Yes, this dip can definitely be made ahead of time. Just leave off the salted caramel and toffee bits until you are ready to serve your caramel apple dip. Then top it off right before serving. I actually prefer to make this ahead of time because it allows the dip to set and get nice and cold.
You can serve this dip with sliced apples of course, any kind will do. I love Granny Smith! Other fruit like strawberries, grapes, or pears works well, too! You could also serve this with cookies or graham crackers for dipping. Or, balance the sweetness of this dip with something salty, like pretzels!
Other Easy Dessert Dips
Caramel Apple Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 8 oz cool whip
- 11.5 oz salted caramel sauce divided
- ½ cup classic white baking chips
- ¼ cup toffee bits
- 4-5 Golden Delicious Apples
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add 8 ounces of cream cheese and half of the jar of salted caramel sauce. Beat with a mixer for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Fold in 8 ounces of cool whip and ½ cup white baking chips until combined.
- Transfer the cool whip mixture to a serving dish and top with remaining salted caramel sauce and ¼ cup toffee bits. Top with additional white baking chips if desired.
- Serve with sliced apples.
Jenn’s Notes
- If you want to prepare your apples for your dip ahead of time, slice the apples and place them in a bowl of water with a few drops of honey. Submerge all of the apples and try them off with a paper towel when ready to serve. This will help to keep them from browning!
- Be sure not to overmix your dip, as it may get a bit soupy. For this same reason, you’ll want to be sure that in between servings, you keep this dip nice and cold in the fridge.
This is great with Granny Smith apples! It’s quickly become a favorite!
I love this very easy and it a great hit with the family
You don’t have to post my comment – there’s a word in your directions that doesn’t quite work:
You have – spit the bowl – it should say ‘split’ / spit gives a whole different meaning what to do!
Under toffee bits
Fixed and SUPER APPRECIATIVE!!! Thank you for letting me know!
Hi Jenn,
I couldn’t find the video for your Caramel Apple Dip.
Thanks,
Sharon
You should be able to see it on the post (it is in the post and in the recipe card)