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Easy Creamy Caramel Apple Dip with Toffee Bits

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This creamy caramel apple dip with toffee bits is a quick and easy fall treat that comes together in under 15 minutes. The cream cheese makes it silky and rich, while the toffee bits add a perfect crunch.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ cup toffee bits (e.g., Heath)
  • Optional: flaky sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Soften the cream cheese: Take your cream cheese out of the fridge about 30 minutes before you start. Cut it into small cubes and let it sit at room temperature.
  2. Melt the butter: Place your medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the ½ cup of unsalted butter and let it melt completely, swirling the pan occasionally. Don’t let it brown.
  3. Add the brown sugar: Pour in the 1 cup of packed light brown sugar and stir constantly for about 2-3 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the mixture becomes smooth and bubbly.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream: Slowly drizzle in the ½ cup of heavy cream while stirring. Keep stirring for another 2-3 minutes until everything comes together into a smooth, amber-colored sauce.
  5. Remove from heat: Take the saucepan off the burner. Let it cool for about 2 minutes.
  6. Mix the cream cheese: While the caramel cools slightly, place your softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl. Beat it with a hand mixer on medium speed for about 1 minute until smooth and fluffy.
  7. Combine everything: Pour the warm caramel into the bowl with the cream cheese. Add the 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and ¼ teaspoon of sea salt. Beat on low speed until fully combined and silky smooth (about 30 seconds).
  8. Fold in the toffee bits: Using a spatula, gently fold in ½ cup of toffee bits. Reserve a tablespoon or two for topping.
  9. Transfer to serving bowl: Spoon the dip into your serving bowl. Smooth the top and sprinkle reserved toffee bits and a pinch of flaky sea salt if using.
  10. Let it set: Let the dip sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving. If making ahead, cover and refrigerate, then let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps. If the dip is too thin, let it cool; if too thick, stir in a tablespoon of warm heavy cream. To keep apple slices from browning, toss them in cold water with a tablespoon of lemon juice for 5 minutes, then drain and pat dry.

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