This 3-ingredient Cream Cheese Apple Dip whips up in minutes for a delicious treat that’s perfect for parties, after school snacking, or dessert. Creamy and sweet with crunchy chocolate-covered toffee bits mixed in, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that’ll disappear quickly!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Party Favorite: This apple dip with cream cheese is always a hit! I serve it every year at my annual adult Halloween party, along with my monster popcorn.
- Versatile: Out of apples? No problem! This dip is also delicious with pears, strawberries, graham crackers, ginger snaps, and pretzels.
- Quick and Easy: You only need 3 simple ingredients and about 10 minutes to make this easy apple dip!
For more easy cream cheese dips, check out this cream cheese pesto dip and this marshmallow cream cheese fruit dip next.
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Ingredients
- Cream Cheese: You’ll need one block of regular cream cheese. I don’t recommend using reduced-fat cream cheese or the kind in a tub because they do not whip as well, and will result in a less creamy dip.
- Brown Sugar: Feel free to use light or dark brown sugar for sweetening the apple cream cheese dip.
- Toffee Candy Bars: I use two standard-sized chocolate-covered toffee candy bars and crumble them myself. Heath and Skor are two popular brands. You can also purchase toffee baking bits, either with or without chocolate, if preferred.
- Apples: I like using a mixture of green and red apples, but feel free to use what you’ve got on hand. Or, give the dip a try with our homemade apple chips.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Add caramel: Transfer the dip to a serving dish and spread a layer of caramel sauce over the mixture. Then, top with the crumbled toffee candy. You can use a store-bought caramel sauce or try our salted caramel sauce for a sweet and salty combination.
- Sweeter: Swap some of the brown sugar for white sugar for a slightly sweeter flavor and lighter color.
- Nutty Topping: Sprinkle some chopped peanuts, pecans, or a combination of both on top of the dip for a little extra crunch.
How to Make Apple Dip with Cream Cheese
Before you get started making this cream cheese brown sugar apple dip, you’ll need to crumble your toffee candy bars if you’re not using the pre-crumbled bits.
- Step 1: Combine cream cheese and sugar. Add the block of cream cheese and brown sugar to a mixing bowl.
- Step 2: Mix. Beat the cream cheese and sugar together using a hand or stand mixer.
- Step 3: Add crumbled toffee candy. Pour the toffee bits into the mixture and stir to combine.
- Step 4: Serve Top with more toffee bits, if desired. Serve with apple slices and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Soften the cream cheese: Allow the cream cheese to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before making the dip. Softened cream cheese is easier to whip and helps the sugar dissolve more evenly.
- Use a rolling pin for crushing: Place the candy bars into a zip-top bag and seal the bag. Roll a rolling pin back and forth over the bag to crush the candy into small pieces.
- Keep apples fresh: To prevent the apple slices from browning, toss them in a little lemon juice or soak them briefly in a saltwater solution. Both of these methods will slow the oxidation process. For a shortcut, you can also purchase pre-sliced apples, which have already been treated to resist browning.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve a tray of apples and dip with some sparkling pumpkin punch for a fall get-together with family or friends.
- Make it part of your next game day spread alongside some bacon wrapped water chestnuts and baked potato skins.
- This dip is a great addition to your fall and winter holiday appetizer table along with this cranberry salsa.
Toffee Apple Dip Recipe FAQs
Of course! If you don’t have a hand or stand mixer, you can beat the cream cheese and sugar together with a whisk or even a wooden spoon. Just be sure the cream cheese is softened to ensure a smooth and creamy result.
Yes! The dip will keep for up to 5 days when stored in an airtight container in the fridge, so feel free to make it in advance. If you plan on making it at least a day ahead, I recommend waiting to fold in the toffee candy bits until just before serving to keep them from softening.
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Cream Cheese Apple Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 ounces toffee bars (like Heath) crumbled (4 oz = 2 standard sized candy bars) You can also find a variety already crumbled in the baking aisle
- Apples sliced
Instructions
- If not using pre-crumbled toffee bar, Start by crumbling your candy bars. I like to do this by placing the candy bars in a zipper bag and rolling a rolling pin over it.
- Combine softened cream cheese and sugar in a mixing bowl.
- With a hand or stand mixer, mix until creamy and well combined.
- Add in toffee pieces and stir to combine.
- Serve with apple slices.
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Notes
- Use a sturdy whisk or wooden spoon to combine the softened cream cheese and sugar if you don’t have a hand or stand mixer.
- If you’re crushing your own toffee candy bars, place them in a zip top bag and use a rolling pin to crumble them into small pieces.
- The dip can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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christie says
This dip is hands down my favorite to bring to parties!