Easy Caramel Apple Dip Board – Fun Fall Dessert Idea
There’s something about crisp apples and creamy caramel that just screams fall. And this caramel apple dip board brings it all together in the most delicious way! Featuring a luscious caramel apple cheesecake dip surrounded by apples, toppings, and extras, it’s a customizable crowd-pleaser that feels fancy but couldn’t be easier to make!
Whether you’re planning a cozy get-together, a festive work snack, or just want a fun treat for the family, this board is the perfect mix of sweet, crunchy, and creamy.
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Fall is my favorite excuse to turn simple ingredients into something a little extra, and this caramel apple dip board totally delivers. It’s the kind of treat that looks impressive but is secretly so easy to pull together.
If you are a fan of creamy caramel dips, crisp apples, and all the crunchy toppings, you will love this board!
How to Make Caramel Apple Dip Board
Here are the ingredients you need to make this caramel apple dip board, plus step by step instructions for how to make it.
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
Step by Step Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese and brown sugar using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. This should only take about 30 seconds.
2. Pour in the vanilla extract and caramel syrup, then mix again on low speed until everything is well combined and silky.
3. Gently fold in the Cool Whip until the dip is fluffy and fully incorporated.
4. Cover and chill the dip in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or keep it cold until you’re ready to assemble the board.
5. While the dip chills, slice your apples. To help keep them from browning, soak the slices in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 cup of cold water for about 5 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
6. Place pretzels in a Ziploc bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Just roll back and forth like you’re rolling out dough until you have small crunchy pieces.
7. Fill small bowls with the crushed pretzels, sprinkles, chopped nuts, and mini chocolate chips. Arrange them on a large board or platter.
8. Spoon the dip into a bowl and place it in the center of your board. Fill in the open spaces with apple slices, and feel free to add extras like graham crackers or pretzels for dipping.
9. Complete the board with a small dish of caramel syrup for drizzling! Then let everyone dig in and customize their perfect bite.
Honestly, this caramel apple dip board is one of those things I make “for guests” but end up snacking on myself before anyone arrives. It’s that good. Whether you go all out with toppings or keep it simple, it’s a fall-friendly treat that brings people together. So go ahead, slice those apples, whip up that creamy dip, and enjoy every sticky, sweet bite.
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
- In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese and brown sugar using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. This should only take about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the vanilla extract and caramel syrup, then mix again on low speed until everything is well combined and silky.
- Gently fold in the Cool Whip until the dip is fluffy and fully incorporated.
- Cover and chill the dip in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or keep it cold until you’re ready to assemble the board.
- While the dip chills, slice your apples. To help keep them from browning, soak the slices in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 cup of cold water for about 5 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
- Place pretzels in a Ziploc bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Just roll back and forth like you’re rolling out dough until you have small crunchy pieces.
- Fill small bowls with the crushed pretzels, sprinkles, chopped nuts, and mini chocolate chips. Arrange them on a large board or platter.
- Spoon the dip into a bowl and place it in the center of your board. Fill in the open spaces with apple slices, and feel free to add extras like graham crackers or pretzels for dipping.
- Complete the board with a small dish of caramel syrup for drizzling! Then let everyone dig in and customize their perfect bite.
