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September 23, 2012

Caramel Apple Butter Cheesecake Dip

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Caramel Apple Butter Cheesecake Dip is like eating no bake cheesecake in a bowl mixed with caramel sauce and apple butter. Perfect for dunking apples.


No Bake Caramel Apple Butter Cheesecake Dip

With the leaves turning colors, pumpkin spice lattes brewing, and crisp apples ready for picking, fall is a great time to take a walk and reflect on life. Life is funny sometimes. You’re on a path towards one thing, then you find yourself going towards something you weren’t expecting. Like me moving to a small town so I can work in the access machine industry (I didn’t even know this company existed). Or spending all your spare time developing and sharing recipes. Or making a cheese ball and ending up with a dip. People always say it’s the journey, not the destination. Well as long as I’m on this journey, I’m going to pack along this Caramel Apple Butter Cheesecake Dip because it is absolutely addicting. It is homemade caramel sauce mixed with apple butter then combined with cream cheese. The perfect dip to dunk your apple slices or graham crackers in.



No Bake Caramel Apple Butter Cheesecake Dip

Like I said, this recipe was supposed to be a cheese ball. You know, that round ball of cheese you often see at holiday parties surrounded by crackers. I was going to make a caramel apple butter ball then roll it in toasted pecans. However, when I added the intended amount of caramel apple butter sauce, there wasn’t enough apple butter flavor. Should I add more sauce to get more flavor, risking that it may be too loose to roll into a ball? I hate when you tell me it’s apple butter but then can barely taste apple butter. Then I thought, well should I add more powdered sugar to firm it up? The mixture was already sweet with the caramel sauce. Should I really add in more sugar? I’m not sure what clicked, but I decided it classified as a dip because it was good enough to eat with a spoon alone.

No Bake Caramel Apple Butter Cheesecake Dip

No Bake Caramel Apple Butter Cheesecake Dip

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Caramel Apple Butter Cheesecake Dip

Caramel Apple Butter Cheesecake Dip

Yield: 2
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Prep time does not include 1 hour chill time.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup apple butter
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce (homemade or store bought)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Beat in the apple butter, caramel sauce, and vanilla. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve with apple slices or graham crackers.

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Let me know what you think! Rate the recipe above, leave a comment below, and/or share a photo on Instagram using #HITKrecipesAll recipes are tested in a U.S. kitchen with U.S. ingredients at normal elevation using a conventional gas oven. Results may vary.

© Carla Cardello (www.chocolatemoosey.com)

 

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Filed Under: Appetizers + Party Foods, Cheesecake, Dips + Salsas Tagged With: apple butter, apples, caramel, fall

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  1. Baker Street says

    September 23, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    Holy moly! This is my dream come true dip! caramel + apple butter + cream cheese = heaven!

    Reply
  2. Alex says

    September 23, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    Now you mention it, hot caramel and my body have a painful attraction to each other… :/

    I like how it turned out into a nice-looking-most-likely-delicious-tasting dip.

    Reply
  3. Katie says

    September 23, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    Wow – this sounds like absolute perfection to dip apple slices in! I could go for a bowl of that dip right about now…

    Reply
  4. Faye Leong says

    September 23, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Carla, this is awesome! You are really getting into all “dip” recipes, aren’t you? Love all the combinations of ingredients….great recipe!

    Reply
  5. [email protected] and More says

    September 23, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    Carla, I love fruit dips, and yes all calories are canceled out by the fruit! Can’t wait to give this a try!

    Reply
  6. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says

    September 23, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    This is better than a cheeseball I might say. I like how it got you thinking about deep stuff like life´s journey; only we food nuts understand how a recipe can do that! LOL
    Have a great sunday Carla!

    Reply
  7. Renee says

    September 23, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    I can already see this as a featured item at a Halloween party. So perfect for the season. And I know it is time I made caramel sauce again.

    Reply
  8. Crazy Kwistin says

    September 23, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    Oh yum!!! Love the suggestion for graham crackers also, that sounds so incredibly good with some apple and dip. My girls would love this!

    Reply
  9. diabeticFoodie says

    September 23, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    Love using apples as dippers!

    Reply
  10. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

    September 23, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    I like your way of thinking, Carla. Of course healthy apples cancels out the calories in the dip. It’s a win-win situation. This dip looks amazing, and I bet it’s even better as a dip, as opposed to a cheese ball. Happy #SS!

    Reply
  11. Cindys Recipes says

    September 23, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Final score: fat pants 1 Cindy 0 ! ;)

    Reply
  12. Patti says

    September 23, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    This is just perfect for a get-together at this time of year Carla! I have apple butter in the pantry and can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  13. Jen @JuanitasCocina says

    September 23, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    Mmmmm, I need to make this AGAIN. I call this “Carla’s Crack”…you’re welcome.

    Reply
  14. Wendy (The Weekend Gourmet) says

    September 23, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    Yum…this is the perfect fall dip. Put out a plate of those graham cracker dipping sticks, some gingersnaps, and two kinds of sliced apples…and you’ve got a great little party platter!

    Reply
  15. Pam @ The Meltaways says

    September 23, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    from the looks of this dip, you made the right call! It looks amazing!

    Reply
  16. Bea says

    September 23, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    Yum!

    Reply
  17. Conni says

    September 23, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

    Reply
  18. Anne @ Webicurean says

    September 23, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    I think you’re right–if there are apples in the dip, the calories probably don’t count!

    Reply
  19. Patsy says

    September 23, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    I think it’s better that you made it as a dip… all that much easier to get more on the apples!

    Reply
  20. hezzi-D says

    September 23, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    Hello delicious! Wow I’d love to try this with graham crackers or different types of fruit. I bet pound cake would ever go well with it.

    Reply
  21. Chelsea says

    September 23, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    Perfect dessert for football season! You could dip all kinds of things in this!

    Reply
  22. sunithi says

    September 23, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    Yummy ! looks amazing. Simple too ! Will be making this when we need a creamy fruit dip next!

    Reply
  23. Anita at Hungry Couple says

    September 23, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    It’s almost sort of healthy…hahahahaha

    Reply
  24. [email protected] says

    September 23, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    I love those unexpected little life turns, where you end up so much happier in the end, even if it’s not what you expected when the day started. And, I don’t think you can ever go wrong when apple butter is involved! :)

    Reply
  25. Laura says

    September 23, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    I think your mistake might have turned out even better because this looks like the perfect consistency for dipping.

    Reply
  26. Susan says

    September 23, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    mmm. . .this looks good. Plus anything with caramel in it and I’m basically sold. And oh, I totally know about those caramel burns, they hurt and do last a long time!

    Reply
  27. [email protected] and Back Again says

    September 23, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    I’m glad the ball didn’t work out because this dip looks wonderful. I can see enjoying it with a crowd while watching football.

    Reply
  28. megan @Irun4wine says

    September 23, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    Holy mother. I think I just passed out reading your title. You seriously just turned my favorite fair snack and turned it into a dip!

    Reply
  29. Nancy @ gottagetbaked says

    September 23, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    Fuggedabout using this as a dip – I’d drink it with a straw! It sounds like liquid apple caramel cheesecake. Amazing! Thanks for all the tips about making caramel. I made caramel for the first time a few weeks ago and while I was a bit apprehensive, it was super easy. You’re right about the colour of the caramel and how it keeps cooking, fast!

    Reply
  30. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    September 23, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    OMG, this looks SO GOOD! Wow!

    Reply
  31. Tara Noland says

    September 23, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    That looks insanely good, I have to try it. Your pics are great too!!

    Reply
  32. Sarah says

    September 23, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    Looks sinfully rich – perfect balance for fresh apples!

    Reply
  33. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says

    September 23, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    I just want to dig in with a spoon! I am glad you didn’t go the ball route, this looks amazing!

    Reply
  34. Kim Bee says

    September 23, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    Goodness, way to make me crack and raid the fridge. This is amazing.

    Reply
  35. Arlene @FlourOnMyFace says

    September 23, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    Great save! and I bet this recipe is awesome. I have a favorite apple dip but I am saving this recipe to try out at the next party!

    Reply
  36. Liz says

    September 24, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    Mmmmm….two of my favorite dessert selections: cheesecake and caramel! I’m afraid I could do a lot of damage to a bowl of this dip! Excellent #SS post, Carla~

    Reply
  37. Karen Hartzell (@InTheKitchenKP) says

    September 24, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    Not only does the dip look amazing, so do your fresh apples! My whole family loves apple slices so this would be a fun treat sometime. I will save for our weekend in the mtns!

    Reply
  38. Sarah says

    September 25, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    This sounds so good. My new favorite thing to dip apples in. I’m going to have to learn how to make apple butter so I can make this dip.

    Reply
  39. Brandie (@ Home Cooking Memories) says

    September 27, 2012 at 12:41 AM

    I remember the first time making caramel and the recipe said it would bubble a lot and I though, really? How much would it really bubble. But, as you mentioned, YES, it does. Can get quite violent, so your tips are spot on.

    Anyway, your dip looks fantastic, Carla….it’s welcome at my parties any day!

    Reply
  40. Sheila Fretz says

    September 29, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    mmm. . .this looks delicious. Plus anything with caramel in it and I’m basically in love.

    Reply
  41. Angie @ Big Bear's Wife says

    October 3, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    ooo caramel and apple butter combined………. you’re speaking to my heart! haha Love it

    Reply
  42. anne says

    October 13, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    whoa! that looks so decadent! thanks for sharing. i’m going to suggest this for thanksgiving…

    Reply

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