Description
This rich and creamy Caramel Cheesecake Dip is an easy-to-make dessert dip perfect for parties and gatherings. Made with softened cream cheese and thick caramel sauce, it offers a luscious sweetness that’s delicious when served with fruit, cookies, or crackers.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 tbsp chopped pecan nuts, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Soften Cream Cheese: Remove the cream cheese from the refrigerator and let it sit on the counter for about 20 minutes until softened.
- Add Ingredients: Place the softened cream cheese and caramel sauce into a medium mixing bowl.
- Mix Together: Using an electric mixer, beat on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and no caramel streaks remain. You can also mix by hand or use a stand mixer.
- Garnish: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Drizzle additional caramel sauce on top and sprinkle with chopped pecan nuts if desired.
- Serve: Serve the dip with apple slices, grapes, strawberries, graham crackers, gingersnaps, or cookies of your choice.
- Store: Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days. Do not freeze as texture may change.
Notes
- Use a thick caramel ice cream topping, such as Smucker’s or Hershey’s; avoid thin caramel coffee syrup as it alters texture.
- Homemade caramel sauce works great for an even better flavor.
- Do not freeze the dip to maintain the creamy texture.
- Optional pecan nuts add a nice crunch and flavor contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
