Apple Dip is my secret weapon for healthy snacking. It’s creamy, a little sweet, and pairs perfectly with fresh apple slices. I’ll show you how to whip up this delicious condiment in minutes with just a few simple ingredients.
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Apple Dip Recipe
Apple dip is a popular creamy and sweet party snack or dessert. It is typically made with a base of cream cheese combined with sweeteners like brown sugar and flavorings such as vanilla extract. This combination creates a smooth, rich, and slightly tangy dip.
This dip is used for dipping fresh apple slices. However, you can pair it with other fresh fruits, like pears, pineapple, grapes, melon, and bananas. Crunchy snacks such as pretzels, graham crackers, gingersnaps, buttery crackers, and animal crackers are a great choice.
Cookies like Oreos, Milano cookies, shortbread, and Nutter Butters also work well. Pound cake chunks and brownie bites offer a richer, dessert-like option for dipping.
This condiment is a favorite at gatherings, it’s quick to prepare and loved by both kids and adults. Here’s how to make the apple dip:
Creamy Apple Dip
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Ingredients
Cream cheese apple dip
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon optional, for a fall flavor
- 1 tbsp milk to thin, if needed
Yogurt-based dip
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt full-fat or low-fat
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
Cream cheese apple dip
- In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add brown sugar, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Mix well.
- If the dip is too thick, add a splash of milk to reach your desired consistency.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and chill (optional) for 10–15 minutes.
- Serve with freshly sliced apples.
Yogurt-based dip
- In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, peanut butter, honey, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt until smooth and creamy.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to chill.
Notes
- For a tangy twist, use 4 oz cream cheese and 4 oz plain Greek yogurt.
- Add mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts on top for texture.
- Make ahead and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Variations
You can make other variations by changing ingredients, toppings, and dippers to suit your taste. Here are some ideas to try:
- Caramel Apple Dip is made with cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, caramel sauce, and is often topped with toffee.
- 2-Ingredient Dip combines cream cheese and brown sugar, cream cheese and caramel sauce, or cream cheese and marshmallow cream.
- 3-Ingredient Dip uses cream cheese, brown sugar, and vanilla. It is lighter than caramel dips but sweeter and thicker than yogurt-based dips.
- Cream Cheese Toffee Apple Dip combines cream cheese with toffee bits, brown and white sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla to create a rich, creamy dip with a caramel-like flavor.