Description
A creamy no-bake dip layered with whipped cheesecake, buttery caramel, and crisp cinnamon apples. The perfect autumn dessert for parties or weeknight indulgence.
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 cup high-quality caramel sauce
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- Pinch of sea salt
- 3 medium Honeycrisp apples, diced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring cream cheese to room temperature. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
2. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix until lump-free.
3. In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks. Fold whipped cream and sour cream into cream cheese mixture.
4. Warm caramel sauce with melted butter and sea salt over low heat for 2–3 minutes.
5. Dice apples and toss with lemon juice and cinnamon.
6. In a serving dish, layer half of the cheesecake mixture, then half the caramel.
7. Repeat the layers. Top with apples and optional nuts.
8. Chill at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
- Use sugar-free caramel or a date caramel for a lower sugar option.
- Store refrigerated for up to 4 days. Add fresh apples before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: caramel apple cheesecake dip, fall dessert, party dip