Description
A quick, no-bake, naturally gluten-free dessert dip featuring creamy whipped cream cheese, tart Granny Smith apples, and rich caramel sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (450g) full-fat brick-style cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (or 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste)
- 3 large Granny Smith apples, cored and sliced
- 1 cup (240ml) caramel sauce
Instructions
- Cut the softened cream cheese into four squares and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract to the cream cheese.
- Beat on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is smooth, thick, and holds stiff peaks. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- While the dip is whipping, wash and slice the apples into thin rounds or wedges.
- Transfer the whipped cream cheese mixture to a shallow serving bowl and create swirls on the surface with the back of a spoon.
- Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the dip.
- Arrange the apple slices on top of the dip.
- Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce over the apples.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to firm up the dip.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to room temperature to avoid lumps. Use firm apples like Granny Smith to prevent mushiness. If the caramel is too thick, warm it slightly in the microwave for 10 seconds to make it pourable. Store dip and apples separately in the fridge for up to 3 days; do not freeze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the batch
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 4
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