Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dip
A dreamy appetizer or shareable dessert for any fall gathering, with real whipped cream, caramel sauce, and sea salt. Serve with apple slices, graham crackers, and Biscoff cookies for dipping.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup heavy cream or 4 ounces Cool Whip
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher or flaked sea salt plus extra for sprinkling
- 3/4 cup caramel sauce Marzetti, Ghirardelli, or similar, plus 2-3 Tablespoons for drizzling
- apple slices, graham crackers, Biscoff, etc., for serving
Instructions
- Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the heavy cream on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes, until medium-stiff peaks form. Scrape the whipped cream out into a bowl and set aside. (Skip this step if using Cool Whip.)
- In the same bowl, combine the cream cheese, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt. Switch to the beater blade and mix on medium-high until smooth and well-incorporated, then pour in the 3/4 cup caramel sauce and mix again until smooth.
- Add the whipped cream or Cool Whip back into the bowl and gently fold it into the caramel mixture. Spoon the mixture out into a serving dish, smooth the top, cover and chill for 1-2 hours.
- Just before serving, drizzle the remaining caramel sauce on top and sprinkle with a few pinches of kosher or sea salt. For more visual interest, you can also scatter the top with extra chopped apples and crumbled Biscoff. Serve with apple slices, Biscoff, graham crackers, etc. in bowls nearby. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Whipped cream vs. Cool Whip: Homemade whipped cream works well in this recipe and will be less sweet than Cool Whip. If you want to go the homemade route but still want that extra sweetness, add 1-2 Tablespoons of powdered or granulated sugar to the cream as it whips.
- Nutrition: Nutritional data is an estimate based on the dip only, not including apples or cookies used for dipping.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 89 kcal, Carbohydrates: 7 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 6 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 20 mg, Sodium: 62 mg, Potassium: 28 mg, Sugar: 7 g, Vitamin A: 269 IU, Vitamin C: 0.1 mg, Calcium: 20 mg, Iron: 0.02 mg