Caramel Apple Dip is a creamy caramel sauce for apples that will leave your sweet tooth satisfied! This Cream Cheese Apple Dip recipe is what every party needs! This apple dip is a lightened up version of our favorite sweet snack, it’s easy to make, and it is gone in minutes every time.
Caramel Apple Dip reminds me of childhood. When I was younger, one of my very favorite after school snacks was caramel sauce for apples.
I could literally lick the container clean because it was so delicious! As an adult, I still love that flavor combination, so I made this super fun (buy guilt-free) version.
This easy Cream Cheese Apple Dip is thrown together in minutes and will please the pickiest eater, adults and kids alike!
Why this is the Best Caramel Apple Dip Recipe
So what makes this recipe so special?
- To start, this version is (relatively) light. Meaning, I used sugar free, light, and fat-free versions of ingredients to make sure we could snack with less sugar and calories.
- This dip is made with cream cheese to create the creamiest caramel apple dip imaginable!
- Optional white chocolate chips on top add the perfect twist for a dessert dip.
- This takes just a few minutes to whip together, so it’s great for last minute gatherings and parties.
How to Make Caramel Apple Dip
This recipe is made with light cream cheese, cool whip, and sugar free caramel sauce. Making this delicious Caramel Sauce for Apples is as easy as 1, 2, 3!
- Blend Caramel Sauce, Cream Cheese, and Cool Whip
- Stir in the White Chocolate Chips (Optional, but a total must in my opinion! They make this dip special.)
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
See the recipe card below for full details on how to make Caramel Sauce for Apples
What goes well with caramel dip?
I made this creamy caramel dip with apples in mind, so of course I recommend serving this with apple slices (green or red, whichever you prefer!). But there are plenty of other uses for this recipe.
Try this dip with pretzels, spread it lightly on toast for a special breakfast treat, mix it into a bowl of ice cream, or try it with other fruits (bananas, berries, or pears).
More Serving Suggestions
It would be amazing as a caramel fondue and you can dip to your heart’s desire! Cube other goodies and dip in the caramel sauce for a delicious treat! Ideas for other treats to dip in the caramel sauce:
- Cheesecake Bites
- Brownies
- Strawberries
- Graham Crackers
- Angel Food Cake
- Pound Cake
Caramel Apple Everything
This cream cheese caramel apple dip is creamy, dreamy, and just a little lighter on the calories and sugar. This is my EASY go-to appetizer for holiday parties when I’m in a pinch. I hope you’ll love it as much as we do! It’s always gone in minutes when we make it.
There’s just something about caramel and apples together. It’s so perfect for autumn! If the weather is getting cool you better believe we are making this dip.
If you love this flavor combo, try these other recipes too:
- Caramel Apple Bread Pudding
- Caramel Apple Cider
- Caramel Apple Freezer Pie
- Caramel Apple Hot Toddy
- Caramel Apple Sangria
- Overnight Caramel Apple French Toast
And try this Apple Cider Sauce to drizzle over desserts or stir into hot drinks!
How long will this caramel dip stay fresh?
This Caramel Sauce for Apples should stay fresh for 3-5 days when properly stored (air tight container) in the fridge. It’s great that it lasts a few days, but I always prefer it on the first day or two after making. So delish!
If you love caramel, and you love apples, then you already know that the two are a match made in heaven. And if you love both, then you MUST MAKE this Caramel Cream Cheese Apple Dip.
Here are some other dessert dips we recommend!
- Funfetti Cake Batter Dip
- Easy Tiramisu Cups
- Lemon Strawberry Shortcake Cups
- No Bake Cheesecake
- Cookie Dough Dip
- Chocolate Chip Cannoli Dip
Caramel Apple Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fat-free cream cheese 227 grams, room temperature (1 brick)
- 4 ounces light cool whip 114 grams (½ tub)
- 16 ounces sugar-free caramel sauce 453 grams
- ½ cup white chocolate chips 85 grams, optional
- Apple slices for dipping
Recommended Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
Instructions
- Using a hand mixer, blend the cream cheese, Cool Whip, and caramel sauce until well combined.8 ounces fat-free cream cheese, 4 ounces light cool whip, 16 ounces sugar-free caramel sauce
- Mix in white chocolate chips½ cup white chocolate chips
- You can eat immediately, or refrigerate for about an hour to allow to firm up a bit. Serve with apple slices.Apple slices
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
Becky’s tips
- You can use full-fat versions of the ingredients for a more indulgent dip.
- Feel free to leave out the white chocolate chips for a lower-calorie treat (reduces calories by about 81 per serving).
- Nutritional information does not include apple slices.
Nutrition Information
Can Smuckers Caramel Topping be used, or do you recommend a thicker sauce?
Thank you
That should work just fine. Everything is blended together, and the cream cheese provides most of the texture/consistency.
You make cookies but don’t know a ‘sub’ for cool-whip?! The recipe does not state container size, cool-whip comes in many. I will use regular non-modified products
Very yummy, for my family I went full flavor and full fat, and I didn’t have cool Whip so I made up my own using 1/2 cup of cream with a splash of vanilla. I also chopped my white chocolate coarsely and my husband and boys couldn’t get enough.
Omg that sounds super yummy!! I’m glad you loved it so much!
I was very interested until I saw the number of artificial ingredients and artificial sugars. it may be low CAL but definitely not healthy .
Hi Laura, it’s just meant to be a lightened up version of traditional caramel apple dip. Hope you have a great weekend!
For the caramel apple dip , you have calories per serving , you just don’t have how much is a serving.
Bliss. Pure, sheer, utter bliss. Cannot wait to cover everything in this major deliciousness!
Believe me, this plunge is madly great!! It’s additionally one of those treats you can convey to gatherings and Fall celebrations and not feel remorseful backpedalling for another chomp. The best part? It meets up in only five minutes.
Look so delicious, I like caramel bean.
Trust me, this dip is insanely good!! It’s also one of those treats you can bring to parties and Fall festivals and not feel guilty going back for another bite. The best part? It comes together in just five minutes.
If I make this the night before serving it will the texture be off? I am excited to try the recipe but am looking for any way to save myself time the day I’m hosting! Thanks!
I have never tried it in advance but I think it would be fine. Just stir it up quickly before serving. Not 100% sure but 99% sure :)