The Taste of The Fairground!
Think fairground caramel apples… but spoonable, swoonable, and dangerously moreish. This dip is silky from whipped cream cheese, sweet with buttery caramel, and just salty enough to make every slice of crisp apple sing. It’s the bowl everyone crowds around, the one that mysteriously empties while you’re setting out plates. Five minutes, one bowl, zero faff, and a flavour that feels like warm jumpers and golden leaves in every bite.
Ingredients
- 225 g / 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 60 ml / ¼ cup thick Greek yoghurt (or double cream)
- 65 g / ⅓ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 120 ml / ½ cup thick caramel sauce or dulce de leche
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of fine sea salt
- Optional toppings: crushed toffee bits, chopped roasted pecans, flaky sea salt
To serve
- Crisp apple slices (tossed in a little lemon water to prevent browning)
- Pear slices, strawberries, pretzels, or shortbread
Equipment
- Medium mixing bowl
- Hand mixer or whisk
- Small serving bowl
Timings
- Prep: 5 minutes
- Total: 5 minutes
Servings
- Makes about 10–12 servings (2 Tbsp each)
Instructions
- Whip it: In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until completely smooth (about 30–60 seconds).
- Make it dreamy: Add Greek yoghurt, brown sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt; whisk until light and creamy.
- Caramel swirl: Beat in ¾ of the caramel until blended, then ripple the remaining caramel through the top with a spoon for a glossy swirl.
- Finish & serve: Sprinkle with crushed toffee or pecans and a pinch of flaky salt. Serve immediately with apple slices and dippers.
Nutrition (estimated per 2 Tbsp serving, without toppings)
| Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~110 kcal | 6 g | 12 g | 2 g |
Tips & Variations
- Make-ahead: Mix up to 24 hours in advance; cover and chill. Swirl the final caramel just before serving for the best shine.
- Salted caramel vibe: Use salted caramel sauce and finish with a whisper of flaky sea salt.
- Extra apple-proof: Keep sliced apples crisp by tossing in cold water with 1 Tbsp lemon juice per cup of water; drain and pat dry.
- Lighter option: Swap Greek yoghurt to 0% and reduce caramel to ⅓ cup; sweeten to taste.
- Dairy-free: Use a plant-based cream cheese and coconut yoghurt; choose a dairy-free caramel.
- Nut-free crunch: Top with crushed pretzels or toffee shards instead of nuts.
The Ultimate Caramel Apple Dip That Will Steal the Show (Sweet, Gooey, Ready in 5 Minutes)
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Think fairground caramel apples… but spoonable, swoonable, and dangerously moreish. This dip is silky from whipped cream cheese, sweet with buttery caramel, and just salty enough to make every slice of crisp apple sing. It’s the bowl everyone crowds around, the one that mysteriously empties while you’re setting out plates. Five minutes, one bowl, zero faff, and a flavour that feels like warm jumpers and golden leaves in every bite.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Instructions
- Whip it: In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until completely smooth (about 30–60 seconds).
- Make it dreamy: Add Greek yoghurt, brown sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt; whisk until light and creamy.
- Caramel swirl: Beat in ¾ of the caramel until blended, then ripple the remaining caramel through the top with a spoon for a glossy swirl.
- Finish & serve: Sprinkle with crushed toffee or pecans and a pinch of flaky salt. Serve immediately with apple slices and dippers.
Nutrition
Notes
- Make-ahead: Mix up to 24 hours in advance; cover and chill. Swirl the final caramel just before serving for the best shine.
- Salted caramel vibe: Use salted caramel sauce and finish with a whisper of flaky sea salt.
- Extra apple-proof: Keep sliced apples crisp by tossing in cold water with 1 Tbsp lemon juice per cup of water; drain and pat dry.
- Lighter option: Swap Greek yoghurt to 0% and reduce caramel to ⅓ cup; sweeten to taste.
- Dairy-free: Use a plant-based cream cheese and coconut yoghurt; choose a dairy-free caramel.
- Nut-free crunch: Top with crushed pretzels or toffee shards instead of nuts.
