Description

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dip is a creamy, no-bake fall dessert with a fluffy cheesecake layer, sweet caramel topping, and crisp apple dippers. Quick to prepare and easy to transport, it’s the perfect centerpiece for autumn gatherings, potlucks, or cozy cabin weekends.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Cheesecake Layer:

16 oz cream cheese, softened (450g)
1 cup powdered sugar (120g)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold (360ml)

For the Caramel Layer:

1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

For Topping:

1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Extra drizzle of caramel
Cinnamon or apple pie spice (optional)

For Serving:

Fresh apple slices (tossed in lemon water to prevent browning)
Graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or pretzels

Instructions

Prepare the cheesecake base: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until fully combined.
Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks.
Combine layers: Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Spread evenly in a serving dish.
Add caramel: Pour caramel sauce over the cheesecake layer and spread to cover.
Garnish: Top with chopped nuts, a dusting of cinnamon, and an extra caramel drizzle.
Serve: Arrange apple slices, cookies, or pretzels around the dip and enjoy.

Notes

Variations: Apple Pie Cheesecake Dip (add apple pie filling under caramel), Chocolate Caramel Dip (drizzle melted chocolate), Salted Caramel (use salted caramel and flaky sea salt), Pumpkin Caramel Cheesecake Dip (add pumpkin purée and spice to filling).
Best dippers: Fresh fruit (apples, pears, grapes, strawberries), cookies (shortbread, vanilla wafers, ginger snaps), crunchy snacks (pretzels, cinnamon pita chips, graham crackers).
Serving tips: Keep apples fresh by tossing slices in lemon water before serving.
Make-ahead: Prepare cheesecake layer and caramel separately, then assemble before serving.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days; avoid freezing.
Common mistakes: Using cold cream cheese (causes lumps), overmixing whipped cream (deflates texture), cutting apples too early (causes browning).

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe
Calories: 320
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 190mg
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 65mg

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