Creamy Caramel Dip
Indulge your sweet tooth with this luscious Creamy Caramel Dip, the perfect blend of rich caramel and velvety cream cheese. Made with a handful of simple ingredients like granulated sugar, heavy cream, and softened cream cheese, this dip delivers an irresistible balance of sweetness and tang. The process begins with crafting a smooth, golden caramel sauce that’s folded into whipped cream cheese for a decadently silky texture. Ready in just 25 minutes, this crowd-pleaser is perfect for parties, snack boards, or a cozy dessert at home. Serve it chilled or at room temperature alongside crisp apple slices, crunchy pretzels, or buttery cookies for an unforgettable treat. Whether you’re entertaining or indulging, this homemade caramel dip is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, add the granulated sugar and let it melt, stirring occasionally with a heatproof spatula. The sugar will clump at first, but continue stirring until it becomes a smooth amber-colored liquid.
Once the sugar has melted completely, carefully add the unsalted butter to the saucepan. Stir continuously until the butter has fully incorporated into the caramel.
Slowly pour the heavy cream into the mixture while stirring. Be cautious, as the mixture may bubble up vigorously.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Set the caramel aside to cool for about 10 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed.
Gradually mix the cooled caramel into the cream cheese, beating until fully combined and silky.
Transfer the caramel dip to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to thicken slightly before serving.
Serve chilled or at room temperature with apple slices, pretzels, cookies, or any dipping favorites.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2576 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 191.4 g | 245% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.8 g | 569% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 557 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 1379 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 213.0 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 208.1 g | ||
| Protein | 15.2 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 245 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 245 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
