Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip {with pretzels}
Sweet. Salty. Creamy. My Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip with pretzels tastes like a mix between your favourite caramel apple and the best cream cheese frosting. This dip comes together in 10 mins and consists of a smooth cinnamon cream cheese layer topped with rich caramel sauce, chopped pecans, and crushed pretzels. Fresh apple slices are the my favourite dipper, but you can easily serve it with pears, seasonal fruit, cookies or marshmallows too. No baking is required! Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving, setting up a fall snack board, or need a quick treat, this apple dip is a crowd-pleasing favourite you’ll come back to again and again.
Why You’ll Love This Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip Recipe
- Ready in 10 minutes
- No baking required
- Kid-friendly
- Sweet, salty, creamy, and crunchy in every bite
- Perfect for fall gatherings, game day, or Thanksgiving
Serving Suggestions
- Add to a fall-themed dessert board or charcuterie platter.
- Serve at Thanksgiving or holiday parties.
- Pack as an after-school snack with sliced apples.
Ingredients
- Cream cheese, softened
- Brown sugar, packed down for measuring
- Cinnamon, ground
- Vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- Caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- Chopped pecans
- Chopped pretzels
- Fresh apple slices
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this without cream cheese?
For other dairy options, try swapping cream cheese for Greek yogurt or mascarpone cheese. For non-dairy options, use your favourite dairy-free yogurt/cheese.
Can I use homemade caramel?
Absolutely! I love the taste of a homemade caramel sauce in this recipe. The Mindful Meringue Easy Homemade caramel sauce is coming to the blog soon! or check out my Simple Caramel Sauce made from soft caramels!
What fruits go well with this dip?
If you don’t have apples on hand, pears, strawberries, or grapes work well for this recipe.
How long does this dip last?
Up to 3 days when stored covered in the fridge. While pretzels may lose their crunch with time, you can always add a few more pretzels on top when eating it the following day!
Step-by-Step Instructions
In a medium bowl, cream softened cream cheese with brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
Dollop combined dip to a shallow serving bowl. Smooth flat
Drizzle caramel on top of cream cheese mixture. Add pecans and pretzel pieces.
Serve with apple pieces and enjoy!
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Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip (with pretzels)
Ingredients
Caramel Apple Dip
- 8 oz Cream Cheese room temperature (1 package)
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1-2 tsp Cinnamon to your taste!
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 tsp Flaked salt
Toppings
- 1/4 cup Caramel Homemade or store bought
- 1 handful Pretzels chopped into small pieces
- 1/4 cup Pecans roasted, roughly chopped
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, cream softened cream cheese until smooth. Add brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Dollop combined dip to a shallow serving bowl. Smooth flat
- Drizzle caramel on top of cream cheese mixture. Add pecans and pretzel pieces.
- Serve with apple pieces and enjoy!
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Notes
- this dip is best enjoyed on the day it is prepared!
- If you don’t have apples on hand, don’t worry! Your favourite seasonal fruit will do!
- Have fun with this recipe!! It is kid-friendly and easily adaptable with your favourite toppings!
