Go Back
–+ servings
Ultra close-up macro food photograph of creamy caramel apple dip with crisp green apple slice, thick golden caramel, toffee bits, and toasted pecans

Creamy Caramel Apple Dip with Heath Toffee Bits

The ultimate 5-minute autumn party appetizer! A luscious layer of fluffy sweetened brown sugar cream cheese topped with rich thick golden caramel sauce, crunchy crushed English toffee bits, and toasted pecans. Served with crisp green apple slices and pretzels.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 12 party servings
Course: Appetizer, Party Food, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall Gathering
Calories: 245
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Fluffy Sweetened Cream Cheese Base
  • 8 oz brick cream cheese
  • 4 oz mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch fine sea salt
Caramel & Crunchy Toppings
  • 1 cup thick caramel sauce
  • 1/2 cup Heath toffee bits
  • 1/3 cup toasted pecans, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt
For Serving & Dipping
  • 3 large Granny Smith apples
  • 2 large Honeycrisp apples
  • 1 cup salted pretzel crisps
  • 1 cup graham cracker sticks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Beat the Cream Cheese Base: In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mascarpone cheese, dark brown sugar, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Beat with an electric hand mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes until completely smooth, fluffy, and the sugar crystals are fully dissolved.
  2. Spread in Serving Dish: Transfer the whipped cream cheese mixture to a shallow 9-inch pie dish, ceramic tart pan, or decorative serving platter. Use an offset spatula to spread it into an even, smooth layer from edge to edge.
  3. Layer the Caramel Sauce: Pour the thick caramel sauce evenly over the cream cheese base. Use the back of a spoon to gently spread the caramel to within 1/2 inch of the dish edges.
  4. Garnish with Toffee & Pecans: Generously scatter the crushed English toffee bits and toasted chopped pecans all over the glossy caramel surface. Sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt if desired for that irresistible salted caramel contrast.
  5. Prep Apple Dippers: Slice fresh Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples into wedges. (Pro Tip: soak slices in a bowl of cold water with 1 tablespoon lemon juice for 3 minutes, then pat dry so they stay bright white for hours!).
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Arrange the apple slices, salted pretzel crisps, and graham cracker sticks around the dip dish. Serve immediately at cool room temperature and watch it disappear!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 340IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 0.8mg

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!