The Ultimate Caramel Apple Dip That Will Steal the Show (Sweet, Gooey, Ready in 5 Minutes)

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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.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Servings: 10

Course: Dessert

Calories: 110

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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

Equipment

Medium mixing bowl
Hand mixer or whisk
Small serving bowl

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

Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 6g

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.

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