Caramel Apple Dip

Sep 22, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Dessert Sweet dips Origin: Madagascar Vanilla: Extract Easy

Bowl of caramel apple dip with brioche, pretzels and fruit

A scoopable caramel apple dip for dipping sweet breads, pretzels, and fruit. Best with Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 1 1/2 cups (8 servings).

Prep 10 min

Cook —

Total 10 min

Servings 8

Diet —

Ingredients

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servings

8.0 oz (227.0 g)cream cheese, softened
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract
½ cup (150.0 g)thick caramel sauce
⅛ tspfine sea salt

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Instructions

Beat the cream cheese on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute.
Add the vanilla and salt and beat until evenly blended.
Spoon into a serving bowl. Drizzle with the thick caramel sauce.
Serve with apple slices, pretzel bread, or brioche.

Tips

Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Best vanilla for this: Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic), or Mexican (spiced, warm, woodsy). Any pure vanilla works.
Storage: Refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 days.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make caramel apple dip?

Plan on 10 minutes of prep. It makes about 1 1/2 cups (8 servings).

How should I store caramel apple dip?

Refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 days.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.

A scoopable caramel apple dip for dipping sweet breads, pretzels, and fruit. Best with Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 1 1/2 cups (8 servings).

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

159 Calories / serving

11.5g Fat

13.3g Carbs

1.9g Protein

10.4g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~1272 cal · 92g fat · 106g carbs · 15g protein · 83g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 159 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 30 min·1.8 mi·~3500 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 22 min·1.1 mi·~2200 steps
Moderate cycling 16 min·3.2 mi
Swimming laps 22 min
Jogging 16 min·1.3 mi·~2550 steps
Stair climbing 15 min·~1350 steps
Dancing 26 min
Bodyweight circuit training 16 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 37 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.