Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip

This Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip is creamy, fluffy, sweet, and has the perfect bit of crunch thanks to toffee bits. It is one of those recipes that instantly disappears at parties and makes a great fall snack. Best of all? It comes together in minutes and feels fancy without any fuss.

When fall rolls around, I crave all things apple — my apple crisp with a scoop of ice cream on top, a slice of my apple cider donut cake, or my warm apple butter cinnamon rolls.

But sometimes you just want something fast and easy, which is why this cream cheese caramel apple dip has become our go-to after school snack. My son literally took one bite and said, “When are we making this again?!” It’s been on repeat over here ever since. This easy caramel apple dip feels like you’re eating a fancy caramel apple, with little to no work involved.

Why You’ll Love This Caramel Apple Dip Recipe

The secret to any good dip is layers of flavor. In this case, we are literally layering the flavors into a dish.

• Fluffy Cream Cheese Base: A combination of cream cheese, brown sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream whip together to create a fluffy, tangy, and slightly sweet base.
• Caramel Layer: Smooth, rich caramel sauce drizzled over the top adds that classic caramel apple flavor.
• Toffee Crunch: A sprinkle of toffee bits adds the perfect crunchy texture to every bite.
• Party-Perfect: Quick to make, easy to serve, and always a hit with kids and adults alike.

Ingredients You’ll Need

There’s only six ingredients in this caramel apple dip, not including the apples to serve it with.

• Cream Cheese – Full fat or Neufchatel cream cheese both work fine.
• Brown Sugar – You can substitute with powdered sugar, but it does add a nice depth of flavor and isn’t gritty at all.
• Vanilla Extract – For a boost of flavor.
• Heavy Cream – Makes it fluffy and easy to scoop. This is what makes my recipe different from others. It really smooths it out and adds more volume.
• Caramel Sauce or Dip – Homemade or store-bought. (Dips are generally thicker than sauces.) I used Ghirardelli Caramel Sauce. But Trader Joe’s Fleur de Sel Caramel Sauce would be my top pick if I didn’t live so far away from a store.
• Toffee Bits (such as Heath)
• Fresh Apple Slices – For dipping. We prefer a tart apple like Granny Smith or Pink Lady.

Make the Whipped Cream Cheese

1. Beat the Cream Cheese – In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, brown sugar and vanilla together with an electric hand mixer until smooth. Scraping the bowl as needed.
2. Add the Heavy Cream & Whip – Add the heavy cream and carefully mix to combine, then increase the speed and beat until fluffy and thick. (Can take several minutes.)

Layer The Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip

3. Spread the Mixture – Transfer the cream cheese mixture to a serving dish (I used a 9-inch pie plate) and smooth out the top.
4. Add Caramel – Drizzle caramel sauce generously over the cream cheese layer.
5. Sprinkle with Toffee – Finish with a handful of crunchy toffee bits.
6. Serve & Enjoy – Pair with apple slices, pretzels, or graham crackers.

This easy caramel apple dip with cream cheese is one of those recipes you’ll reach for again and again. It’s simple, irresistible, and the perfect way to enjoy the flavors of caramel apples — without the mess!