Description
Creamy caramel apple cheesecake dip blends classic dessert flavors into an irresistible party treat. Crisp apple slices and graham crackers provide perfect dipping companions for this luscious sweet spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 16 oz (454 g) Marzetti’s Old Fashioned Caramel Dip
- 4 oz (113 g) whipped topping (Cool Whip)
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) salted butter, room temperature
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (60 g) crushed graham crackers (about 6 halves)
- ⅓ cup (45 g) salted peanuts, chopped
- Sliced apples
- Sliced pears
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Press graham cracker crumbs evenly into the base of a 9-inch pie plate, creating a compact and uniform foundation for the dip.
- Cream Cheese Blending: Whip cream cheese and butter using an electric mixer until achieving a velvety, seamless consistency that promises a luxurious mouthfeel.
- Flavor Infusion: Integrate powdered sugar and vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture, beating at high speed to develop a silky-smooth texture that promises decadent richness.
- Layer Assembly: Spread the cream cheese mixture uniformly over the graham cracker base, ensuring a perfectly level surface for subsequent layers.
- Caramel Application: Warm the caramel dip according to package instructions, then artfully drizzle and distribute across the cream cheese layer, creating an enticing golden cascade.
- Topping Enhancement: Crown the caramel layer with a billowing cloud of whipped topping, carefully spreading to create an elegant, airy finish.
- Final Flourish: Scatter chopped salted peanuts across the surface, introducing a delightful textural contrast and nutty undertone to the dip.
- Serving Preparation: Chill the completed dip thoroughly, allowing flavors to meld and the structure to set, with the option to prepare up to 24 hours in advance.
- Accompaniment Arrangement: Serve alongside crisp apple and pear slices, providing perfect vehicles for scooping and savoring this indulgent treat.
Notes
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and achieve optimal texture and taste.
- Prevent Browning: Toss apple and pear slices in lemon juice to prevent discoloration and maintain fresh appearance.
- Customize Crunch: Experiment with different nut varieties like almonds or pecans for unique textural variations.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare the dip up to 24 hours in advance, keeping it covered in the refrigerator for hassle-free entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg