Thick, rich, and smooth, this 4-Ingredient Cream Cheese Apple Dip is a sweet and easy snack recipe that's ready in about 5 minutes. Whether you keep it in the refrigerator for after-school munchies or serve it at your next fall party, the crowd-pleasing treat will make everyone smile!
Apple season is big business in Central Virginia -- especially in our little rural community of Madison County.
In fact, the Graves Mountain Apple Harvest Festival is one of the biggest events of the year for our community, which draws tourists from the Washington, DC area down south to share a taste of our favorite local produce.
With fresh apples growing on trees in just about every yard (including our own little mini orchard), you better believe that a good apple dip recipe is a must-have for any home cook.
Some version of this cream cheese apple dip has been served at most fall gatherings I've attended over the years -- especially if there were kids present -- so it only seems fitting that I share the details on the blog.
This is too good to keep to ourselves!
One quick look at the 4 ingredients used here, and you'll instantly see why it's so delicious!
The apples are simply the vehicle (or excuse) for scooping up delicious bites of brown sugar cream cheese frosting...
How to Make Cream Cheese Apple Dip:
This is so easy that it hardly needs explaining, but in case you like a visual, here ya go!
First, you'll combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl. The key is to make sure that your cream cheese is nice and soft so that it blends smoothly with the sugars and vanilla.
I use a hand mixer to quickly and easily beat together the dip; however, you can also use a wooden spoon or a whisk to combine your ingredients. I just like how fluffy and smooth the electric mixer makes the apple dip!
Tips for Serving Apple Dip:
Aside from the obvious APPLES that pair nicely with this brown sugar cream cheese dip, you can create a whole platter of dipping options for your next party. Here are a few additional ideas:
- Graham crackers
- Gingersnap cookies
- Animal crackers
- Sliced pears
- Pretzel sticks
- Breadsticks
- Crackers (like Ritz for that salty, buttery, contrast!)
I hope that you'll give this apple dip a try, and be sure to take advantage of apple season with a few of our other favorite apple recipes as well! You'll love:
- Southern Fried Apples
- Mom's Apple Walnut Cake with Caramel Glaze
- Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Apples
Enjoy, friends!
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4-Ingredient Cream Cheese Apple Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- For serving: sliced apples
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl. I use a hand-held electric mixer to make the dip soft and fluffy, but you can also just mix it really well with a wooden spoon or whisk.
- Serve with sliced apples for dipping.
Notes
Nutrition
Apple dip looks so Yummy I have made this in ages, in pinning it.thanks for sharing it with the fellow people i will surely come across your another article to check out some dishes like this, keep posting.
Omg this is so good!! I even added some honey and it's perfect for apples! Thanks!
So glad that you liked it! Thank you! 🙂
I made some but the sugars was crunchy in my mixer. What did I do wrong?
Hey, Donna! It's hard to know, since I wasn't there with you. Assuming that the measurements for all of the ingredients were correct, the only possibilities that I can imagine would be (1) the cream cheese wasn't softened enough, and therefore the sugars didn't "dissolve" or cream into the cheese smoothly because the cheese was too cold and firm; or (2) the brown sugar was too dry and crunchy (if it was old or perhaps not kept in an airtight container). Other than that, I wouldn't know what else to suggest. 🙂
How about using powered sugar? I'd use less than what the recipe calls for because it measures different than granulated sugar.
Hey, Karen! The powdered sugar should work well! Just use enough to reach the taste and consistency that you love. 🙂
Omg so I had this with a friend and it went with weirdly everything i dipped it in.I'm gonna try and make it tonight can't wait to see how it turns out. also you should crunch up so chocolate chips with it it's so good.
Yay! I'm so glad that you liked it! I agree -- I'd dip just about anything in it! 🙂
My supervisor always made this for goodie tables at work & she included crushed Heath candies from the baking aisle. So good!
I love that idea, Sheena! Sounds delicious!
Can you substitute Splenda for the white sugar? Will it change the consistency?
Hi, DeeDee! Yes, that should probably work. Just remember that Splenda is a lot sweeter than sugar, so you'll need to decrease the amount of Splenda that you use. 🙂
Big Hit! I omitted the white sugar and it was fabulous! I am anxious to try it with crackers and other fruit. Thanks for the great recipe!
Thanks, Marilyn!
Great recipe! Thank you for sharing. Yummy! You will not be disappointed!
Thanks, Jennifer! I'm so glad that you enjoyed it!
Tried this recipe and it is soooo good. I put about 1/3 of milk to make a little bit more thin. My boyfriend doesn’t even like cream cheese and he loves it! Thank you so much!
Thanks, Samantha! It's a great way to eat apples...totally addicting! 🙂
I love this recipe! I would also recommend adding some HEATH toffee bits for an extra crunch. My family loves it with the toffee.
YUM! I bet those Heath bits are an amazing addition! 🙂
I wasn't expecting much from this since it's so simple, but boy was I wrong! I might even prefer it to caramel and apples. I nuked mine for 10-15 seconds and mixed it up real well before mixing in the vanilla to make it extra smooth. This stuff is delicious.
Thanks, Maia! I totally agree -- I love this dip even more than plain caramel. 🙂