Decadent Caramel Apple Delight Dip
Indulge in the sweet and creamy goodness of this Decadent Caramel Apple Delight Dip. Perfect for gatherings, this rich dip combines smooth cream cheese with apple butter and a hint of vanilla, enhanced by the touch of brown sugar and crunchy peanuts. It's deliciously simple to prepare, making it a fantastic treat for family and friends. Serve it with fresh apple wedges for a delightful contrast of flavors and textures. Your guests will love this flavorful and visually appealing addition to any snack table!
8
Servings
70
Calories
6
Ingredients
Ingredients
cream cheese
8 ounces (softened)
apple butter
1/2 cup (store-bought or homemade)
brown sugar
1/4 cup (packed)
vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon (pure vanilla extract)
chopped peanuts
1/2 cup (roasted or salted)
apples
4 (sliced into wedges)
Instructions
1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, apple butter, packed brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
2
Using a hand mixer or spatula, blend the ingredients until smooth and well incorporated.
3
Fold in the chopped peanuts for an added crunch.
4
Once mixed, cover the bowl and refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the dip to chill.
5
While the dip is chilling, prepare the apples by washing and slicing them into wedges.
6
Once ready to serve, transfer the chilled caramel apple dip to a serving dish and arrange the apple wedges around it.
7
Enjoy this delightful dip with your fresh apple slices!
Nutrition Information
5g
Fat
7g
Carbs
1g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Decadent Caramel Apple Delight Dip?
It is a rich, swee t, and creamy dip made by combining cream cheese, apple butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and chopped peanuts.
What ingredients do I need for this apple dip?
You will need cream cheese, apple butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, chopped peanuts, and fresh apple slices.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 8 servings.
How many calories are in one serving?
Each serving contains approximatel y 70 calories.
Shoul d the cream cheese be softened before use?
Yes, using softened cream cheese ensures the dip is smooth and easy to blen d.
Can I use store-bough t apple butter?
Yes, you can use either store-bough t or homemade apple butter.
How muc h brown sugar is require d?
The recipe call s for 1/4 cup of packe d brown sugar.
What type of vanilla extract shoul d I use?
Pure vanilla extract is recommen ded for the best flavo r.
Shoul d the peanuts be roaste d or salte d?
You can use either roaste d or salte d chopped peanuts base d o n you r preference.
How many apple s are neede d for serving?
The recipe suggest s using 4 apple s slice d into wedge s.
Do I nee d a han d mixe r to make this?
You can use either a han d mixe r or a spatul a to blen d the ingredients until smoot h.
When do I ad d the chopped peanuts?
Fol d in the chopped peanuts afte r the othe r ingredients are smoot h and well incorporate d.
How lon g shoul d the dip be ref rigerate d?
Ref rigerate the dip for at leas t 30 minute s to allow flavo r s to mel d.
Can I use a diffe ren t nu t in stea d of peanuts?
Yes, you can sub stitute peanuts with waln ut s or pecan s if prefer red.
What is the fat conten t pe r serving?
The re is 5g of fat pe r serving.
How many carbohyd rate s ar e in this dip?
The re ar e 7g of carbohyd rate s pe r serving.
Does this recipe contain any protei n?
Yes, the re is 1g of protei n pe r serving.
What kin d of apple s wor k bes t?
Cris p apple s like Grann y Smith or Hone yc ris p ar e excel len t fo r dip ping.
Can I make this dip a hea d of time?
Yes, you can prep ar e it a fe w hou r s or eve n a da y in ad vanc e.
How shoul d I stor e lef t ove r s?
Stor e lef t ove r s in a n air tigh t contain e r i n the ref rigerato r.
Is this recipe suitab le fo r part ie s?
Ab sol ute ly, it's a fanta sti c part y foo d tha t is vis ual ly appea ling and delicio us.
Can I use a suga r sub stitut e?
You can tr y a brown sugar sub stitut e, thoug h it ma y slig h t ly alte r the flavo r and text ur e.
What tag s ar e as sociat e d wit h this recip e?
Tag s inc l ud e caramel dip, apple dip, des ser t, snac k, part y foo d, eas y recip e, and fal l trea t.
Is this a sea son a l recip e?
Whil e it ca n be enjo ye d yea r-roun d, it is part ic ul ar ly pop ul a r as a fal l trea t.
Can I ser v e this with othe r f r uit s?
Yes, it woul d als o tast e grea t with pea r s or eve n pret ze l s.
How do I pre v en t apple s f r om brown in g?
You can tos s the slic e d apple s in a litt l e lemo n juic e to kee p the m f res h.
What is the bes t wa y to blen d the ingredient s?
Us e a han d mixe r o n a lo w set tin g unti l the mix t ur e is com p let e l y smoot h.
Do e s this dip nee d to be ser v e d col d?
Yes, ser v in g it chil l e d pro v id e s the bes t text ur e and flavo r cont ra s t.
Is the r e a ser v in g siz e spe c i f ie d?
The ser v in g siz e is no t spe c i f ie d, bu t the recip e pie c e s in t o 8 ser v in g s.
How do I ar r an g e the ser v in g pla t t e r?
Pla c e the dip in a cen t e r bow l and ar r an g e the appl e we d ge s i n a rin g ar ou n d it.