Toffee Apple Dip with Cream Cheese
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Toffee Apple Dip is the perfect fall treat and sure to be a hit at your next gathering. This creamy toffee dip is made with smooth cream cheese, rich brown sugar, crunchy chopped pecans and sweet toffee bits, making it a perfect pairing for crisp apple slices. Whether you are hosting a party or just want a special treat, this quick and easy recipe is sure to keep everyone coming back!
Fall is the perfect time for dessert dip recipes. So many different gatherings and activities that would be elevated with a sweet dip like this one or pumpkin dip. I love dessert dips for parties. From visits to the pumpkin patch or apple orchard, to Halloween parties and Thanksgiving dinner. Serve this apple toffee dip as a special treat, party dessert or appetizer for guests to munch on.
This apple dip recipe is quick and simple to prepare! It is flexible enough to make in advance and keep refrigerated or serve immediately after preparation. I like it creamy for easier dipping so I do recommend letting it sit out at room temperature for a few minutes if it is fully chilled.
Complementary Recipe
Need a drink to serve with this toffee apple dip? Try this easy apple cider mocktail with just three ingredients. Alternatively, you could also try this fun pumpkin drink recipe with a special ingredient. It is always a hit!
Toffee Dip Recipe Ingredients
There are only a few ingredients required to make this flavorful apple dip with toffee bits including:
- cream cheese (I used full fat version. Can use lighter version if preferred.)
- brown sugar (I used light brown sugar but dark could be used instead.)
- vanilla extract
- toffee bits (I used Heath English Toffee Bits)
- pecans (optional)
- cinnamon (optional)
- nutmeg (optional
While I added some cinnamon and nutmeg, you can omit that from this recipe or you can use apple pie spice or pumpkin pie spice in its place.
If you don’t like pecans or prefer other nuts such as chopped walnuts or peanuts, you can substitute or omit them. I appreciate the saltiness of the nuts since they help to offset the sweetness of the other ingredients, but it isn’t required.
How to Make Toffee Apple Dip
You can whip up this cream cheese toffee apple dip in just a few easy steps. Start by whipped your softened cream cheese, brown sugar and cinnamon and nutmeg until well blended.
Add in vanilla extract, chopped pecans and toffee bits.
Stir until well combined.
Spread out into a serving dish or bowl using the back of a spoon or offset spatula.
I like to use a small rounded dish, platter or plate with sides so everyone can enjoy the additional pecan and toffee bits topping over a larger area.
What to Serve with Toffee Dip
While apple slices are the clear favorite to serve with toffee apple dip, here is a more complete list of options:
- apple slices including red or green apples
- pretzels including pretzel crisps, chocolate covered pretzels or pretzel rods
- cookies such as vanilla wafers, Oreos or ginger snaps, animal crackers
- graham crackers including graham cracker sticks
- animal crackers
Toffee Apple Dip
Serve this toffee apple dip at your next potluck or holiday celebration and be the hit of the party! Works great for any time of year but especially during fall gatherings. Cream cheese, sweet toffee bits and crunchy pecans is the ultimate combination. Serve this dessert dip with apple slices, graham crackers or pretzels for a delicious appetizer or snack!
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon optional
- 1/8 tablespoon nutmeg optional
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans divided
- 2/3 cup English toffee bits (Heath) divided
- apple slices, graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or pretzels for dipping
Instructions
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In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese.
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Add brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix until well combined.
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Fold in 1/3 cup pecans and 1/2 cup toffee bits.
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Spread evenly into serving dish or plate. Garnish with leftover toffee bits and pecans.
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Serve with fresh apple slices, graham crackers, pretzels, vanilla wafers or your favorite cookies for dipping.
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Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator.
Recipe Notes
This dip will thicken over time in the refrigerator. If planning to make in advance, I recommend letting it sit out at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving for easier dipping.
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
More Dessert Dip Recipes
Looking for more dessert dips? Try these for some more tasty options:
- Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Dip
- Cream Cheese and Marshmallow Fruit Dip
- Christmas Cake Dip
- S’mores Fluff Dip
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