Description
This Caramel Apple Dip Board is a fun, shareable dessert platter that combines creamy caramel dip with crisp apple slices and a variety of toppings. Perfect for parties, holidays, or family nights, this board is customizable, delicious, and easy to assemble.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup caramel syrup (ice cream topping), plus extra for drizzling
- 4 ounces Cool Whip
- 4–5 apples
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1/4 cup sprinkles
- 1/4 cup crushed pretzels
- Optional: skewers, graham crackers, pretzels, lemon juice (for apple slices)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in Cool Whip, then stir in 1/4 cup caramel syrup until well combined.
- Spread the caramel dip mixture into a serving bowl or dish. Drizzle with extra caramel syrup.
- Slice apples just before serving. To prevent browning, toss slices lightly in lemon juice if desired.
- Arrange apples on a platter with the dip in the center. Place toppings (chocolate chips, nuts, sprinkles, crushed pretzels) in small bowls or directly on the board.
- Optional: Add skewers, graham crackers, or pretzels for dipping.
- Serve immediately and let everyone dip apple slices into caramel dip and roll in their favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and light whipped topping.
- Prepare the dip up to a day ahead and refrigerate; stir before serving.
- Use a variety of apples for color and flavor contrast (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Gala).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg