If you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to eat, this Caramel Apple Dip Board is it!
Creamy, sweet, and perfect for dipping crisp apple slices, graham crackers, or pretzels, it’s the ultimate Thanksgiving dip dessert or party treat for any fall gathering.
Made with just a few simple ingredients—cream cheese, brown sugar, caramel syrup, and Cool Whip—this dip is smooth, fluffy, and ready in minutes. Add fun toppings like crushed pretzels, sprinkles, and mini chocolate chips for a DIY dessert board that kids and adults will love.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup caramel syrup (plus extra for drizzling)
- 4 oz Cool Whip
- 4–5 apples, sliced
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped nuts
- ¼ cup sprinkles
- ¼ cup crushed pretzels
- Optional for serving: skewers, graham crackers, pretzels, lemon juice (to keep apples from browning)
How to Make Caramel Apple Dip
Step 1: Make the Dip
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and brown sugar together using an electric mixer for about 30 seconds.
Add the vanilla extract and caramel syrup, and mix on low until combined. Stir in the Cool Whip until smooth and fluffy.
Refrigerate the dip for 30 minutes or until ready to serve.
Step 2: Prep the Apples
Slice your apples. To prevent browning, soak the slices in 1 tablespoon lemon juice + 1 cup cold water for 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
Step 3: Crush the Pretzels
Add pretzels to a zip-top bag and crush using a rolling pin, just like you would roll out dough.
How to Assemble Your Apple Dip Board
- Scoop the chilled dip into a small bowl and place it in the center of your board.
- Surround the dip with small bowls of toppings: crushed pretzels, sprinkles, chopped nuts, and mini chocolate chips.
- Fill in the rest of the board with apple slices, pretzels, and graham crackers.
- Serve with extra caramel syrup for drizzling and small skewers if desired.
Hosting a party? This makes a festive and fun Thanksgiving appetizer dip or an easy dessert party board everyone can customize.
Why You’ll Love It
- Only a few simple ingredients
- Creamy and sweet with a fluffy texture
- Perfect for fall holidays and gatherings
- Great way to get kids involved
- Customizable with toppings and dippers
Storage Tips
Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Stir before serving again. Apple slices are best served fresh, but toppings can be prepped ahead of time.
Quick Recipe Overview
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yields: About 1.5 cups
- Difficulty: Super easy
📸 Don’t Forget the Photo Op!
This Caramel Apple Dip Board is practically begging for a photo!
Snap a picture of your beautiful board filled with sliced apples, colorful toppings, and caramel drizzle. Layer your items in rows, clusters, or scattered style—there’s no wrong way! Tag your creations with #BiteSizedFun so we can see your delicious boards in action.
More Delicious Fall Recipes You’ll Love:
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This easy fruit dip is a fall favorite that fits right in with your Thanksgiving recipes appetizers dips, dessert party spreads, or just a cozy family night. With just a few ingredients and a whole lot of sweet goodness, it’s the kind of dip everyone will be asking you to make again.
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Caramel Apple Dip Board
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup caramel syrup ice cream topping, plus extra for drizzling
- 4 ounces cool whip
- 4-5 apples
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped nuts
- ¼ cup sprinkles
- ¼ cup crushed pretzels
- Optional: skewers graham crackers, pretzels, lemon juice
Instructions
- With an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese with the brown sugar until well blended (about 30 seconds).
- Next, add the vanilla extract and caramel syrup and beat on low speed until combined.
- Stir in the cool whip.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until ready to serve.
- Meanwhile, slice the apples. If desired, add the apples to a mixture of 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 cup cold water. Let soak for 5 minutes to help prevent oxidation.
- Crush pretzels by adding them to a ziplock bag and use a rolling pin to crush them. Roll the pin back and forth over the pretzels like you would when rolling out dough.
- Place crushed pretzels, sprinkles, chopped nuts, and mini chocolate chips in small bowls and arrange on your board.
- Add the dip in the center and fill in the empty spaces between the bowls with apple slices.
- Serve with a small bowl of caramel syrup on the side for drizzling. Graham crackers and pretzels are other great options for dipping.
