Description
A creamy, layered dessert dip that combines tangy cream cheese, fluffy whipped topping, and rich caramel sauce. Served with apples, pretzels, or cookies, it’s a quick and festive fall treat perfect for parties and holidays.
Ingredients
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade)
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1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
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½ cup crushed graham crackers
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2–3 fresh apples, sliced
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Optional toppings: toffee bits, sea salt, chopped nuts, chocolate drizzle
Instructions
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Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
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Fold in whipped topping until fluffy.
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Spread mixture into a serving dish.
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Pour caramel sauce evenly over the cream cheese layer.
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Sprinkle with crushed graham crackers and optional toppings.
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Serve immediately with apple slices, pretzels, or cookies.
Notes
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Use tart apples (like Granny Smith) for balance or sweet apples (like Honeycrisp) for a classic combo.
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Chill 30 minutes for firmer layers.
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For a baked version, layer apples + caramel over cream cheese and bake at 350°F for 15–20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (No-Bake) / 20 minutes (Baked)
- Category: Dessert, Dip
- Method: No-Bake or Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg