Caramel Apple Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce plus extra for drizzling
- pinch of flaky sea salt
- apple slices and pretzels for serving
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice for tossing the apples
Instructions
- Toss the apple slices with the lemon juice to keep them from browning while you work; set aside.
- Beat the cream cheese and brown sugar together until smooth with no grainy bits remaining, about 2 minutes.
- Add the vanilla and beat until combined.
- Swirl the caramel sauce through with a spoon, leaving visible ribbons rather than blending it in fully.
- Scrape into a serving bowl, drizzle with more caramel sauce, and sprinkle the sea salt over the top.
- Serve right away with the apple slices and pretzels.
Good to Know
Granny Smith apples hold up best against the sweetness; their tartness keeps the whole bowl from feeling one-note.