Easy Cream Cheese Apple Dip: A creamy, naturally sweetened dip that melts in your mouth! Perfect to serve with apples or assorted fruits and crackers.
Fall is around the corner and with it comes delicious ripe apples and football.
You may be thinking, What do football and apples have in common?
Football means parties. And parties NEED this Cream Cheese Apple Dip.
Easy Cream Cheese Apple Dip
This naturally sweetened apple dip tastes just like Caramel Apple Dip, without the caramel!
The maple syrup and vanilla extract work together to create a rich, sweet taste that is reminiscent of caramel–without the refined sugar.
Ingredients in Apple Dip
- Cream Cheese–use full fat or neufchatel (reduced fat)
- Plain Yogurt– (Greek or regular style)
- Maple Syrup–replaces the traditionally found brown sugar for a healthier spin on brown sugar apple dip
- Vanilla Extract
How to make Creamy Apple Dip
It is only a matter of minutes needed to mix together this Apple Yogurt Dip, but it can be prepared a day in advance, making it a perfect make-ahead recipe for a party or gathering.
Step One: Mix Together Dip
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Using a hand held mixer, make sure to mix until smooth and creamy.
Step Two: Let Dip Sit Up in Fridge
- This allows dip’s flavors to meld together as the dip chills.
- Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or up to 24 hours before serving.
Step Three: Serve Apple Dip
- Serve cream cheese dip as is with apples, graham crackers, or pretzels.
- Make Toffee Apple Dip by sprinkling this cream cheese dip with crushed up toffee bits (like Heath Bar)
- Make a Healthier Version of Toffee Dip by topping with chopped chocolate and nuts.
Preparing Apples
You can use any variety of apples you like for this dip, but it is important to prepare them so that they do not turn brown after slicing.
Keep Apples from Browning
- Slice apples into 1/2 inch wedges.
- Place sliced apples into large bowl.
- Cover apple slices with pineapple juice. The pineapple juice’s ascorbic acid will help keep the apples from browning.
- Let apples sit in pineapple juice for 20 minutes up to 24 hours.
- Drain and serve apples with dip.
Do NOT discard pineapple juice. You can use it for Pina Colada Smoothies, Zucchini Bread, or even to cook Chicken Breasts.
Notes on Healthy Cream Cheese Apple Dip
- This apple dip is naturally gluten-free and egg-free.
- To make this dip nut-free, leave off the toffee or chopped nuts (toffee, often contains nuts)
- You can use full -fat cream cheese or low-fat, but fat free is not recommended for the best flavor.
- It is important to use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth dip. Leave your cream cheese out for 1-2 hours at room temperature. If you forgot to leave your cream cheese out, get a bowl larger than the package of cream cheese and fill with hot water, place the foil-wrapped pack of cream cheese in the hot water and let sit for 3-5 minutes.
- You can use Greek yogurt or regular yogurt–just be sure it is PLAIN and not sweetened.
- Cream Cheese Apple Dip will last in fridge for up to 4 days.
More Party Dip Recipes
- Lightened Up Easy Hot Corn Dip
- Skinny Spinach Artichoke Dip
- The Most Amazing Taco Dip
- Chipotle Black Bean Dip
Toffee Apple Dip Recipe
Caramel Apple Dip
A creamy, homemade cream cheese apple dip made without refined sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 package of Cream Cheese at room temperature
- 1 cup Greek yogurt plain
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- chopped dark chocolate and chopped nut optional
Instructions
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Combine the cream cheese, yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla until well combined. Top with chocolate and nuts if desired and serve with apple slices.
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
- To make this dip nut-free, leave off the toffee or chopped nuts (toffee, often contains nuts)
- You can use full -fat cream cheese or low-fat, but fat free is not recommended for the best flavor.
- It is important to use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth dip. Leave your cream cheese out for 1-2 hours at room temperature. If you forgot to leave your cream cheese out, get a bowl larger than the package of cream cheese and fill with hot water, place the foil-wrapped pack of cream cheese in the hot water and let sit for 3-5 minutes.
- You can use Greek yogurt or regular yogurt--just be sure it is PLAIN and not sweetened.
- Cream Cheese Apple Dip will last in fridge for up to 4 days.
Angela Barnard says
Wow that looks amazingly easy! I will definitely be using this recipe at my next get together!
Kristen Chidsey says
Angela,
EASY is right. And I have never left a party without the dip being licked clean 🙂
chanelle says
This dip looks great, and I love that this post is full of great tips! (who knew about softening the cream cheese?!) I love that it’s fairly healthy party food.
Linz @ Itz Linz says
i’m definitely making this! this sounds AMAZING and so easy (right up my alley!)
marcie says
I can see why this is a hit — it looks delicious! And I love your tip for keeping the apples from browning — it’s so true that lemon juice is tart. Pineapple is a great idea! 🙂
Kristen Chidsey says
Thanks Marcie!! Yes, my kids prefer pineapple juice over lemon juice any day (as do I for these apples with this dip!)
Miz Helen says
Your Caramel Apple Dip looks delicious and a great tip to keep the apples fresh looking. Hope you are staying warm and cozy on this cold day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
Hadia's Lebanese Cuisine says
This looks so delcious and will be on my to do list. I have seen your recipe at the Simple Super Tuesday linky party!
Kristen Chidsey says
Thanks Hadia–It is easy and delicious!!
Kimberly says
Hello cute lady! This looks so good. Pinned. We really appreciate you taking the time to stop by our party. It wouldn’t be a party without you. Please join us on Monday at 7 pm. Happy Sunday! Lou Lou Girls
Sydney @Tastefully Frugal says
This dip looks amazing!! And thank you so much for the pineapple juice tip! I will have to start using that instead of lemon juice! Thanks so much for linking up to Creative K Kids Tasty Tuesdays. I’m pinning this to the Tasty Tuesdays Pinterest Board. We would love to have you join us again this week!
Kristen Chidsey says
Pineapple juice is so much sweeter and kid approved then lemon juice 🙂
Katie @ Recipe for Perfection says
What a great tip! I never would have thought of using pineapple juice, but that’s brilliant!
Kristen Chidsey says
Thanks Katie. It keeps the apples from not being bitter from lemon juice.
pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says
Great tip on the pineapple juice!
Kristen Chidsey says
You bet Pam.
heather @french press says
I am always looking for fast but healthy snacks for the kids – and I’m sure they are going to love this one!
Kristen Chidsey says
This is a hit with my kids for sure.
Mirlandra @ Mirlandra's Kitchen says
I love the pineapple juice tip. There is nothing worse than serving brown apples at a party. This is such a great recipe! It’s easy to always have apples and cream cheese on hand ready to go. I love having something I can pull out of the fridge when company shows up or we have a last minute something or other to attend. Thank you.
Kristen Chidsey says
Mirlanda, this would be a great thing to whip up last minute. I do that often myself.
Jennifer Stewart says
Yummy! I am always looking for a new dip to take to a party and this is it!!!
Kristen Chidsey says
Thanks Jennifer. I am sure the party guests will devour this.
Kaitie says
This look fantastic! Can’t wait to try it 🙂
Kristen Chidsey says
Thanks. It is too easy not to try!
Lise - Mom Loves Baking says
Such a fun recipe! I love the crunchy toppings!
Kristen Chidsey says
Thanks Lise–it adds just the right touch.
Jennifer @ Slow Cooker Gourmet says
This looks so easy and tasty! We are headed to an early Halloween party in a couple weeks and I’m thinking this will be the perfect snack to take along with us!
Kristen Chidsey says
Yea!!! This will be a huge hit for sure!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
Great tips!
Kristen Chidsey says
Thanks Megan