Ingredients
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- 1 (8 oz) block full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2–3 Granny Smith apples, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips (optional)
- Sea salt, to taste (optional)
- Lemon water for apple slices (optional, to prevent browning)
Instructions
- Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or microwave in 10-second intervals until spreadable.
- Place cream cheese on a serving plate or shallow dish.
- Warm caramel sauce slightly, then pour or drizzle over cream cheese.
- Sprinkle with desired toppings such as chopped pecans, mini chocolate chips, or sea salt.
- Arrange apple slices, graham crackers, or pretzels around the spread for serving.
- If preparing apples in advance, dip slices in lemon water to prevent browning.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature cream cheese and slightly warmed caramel sauce for smooth spreading. Experiment with toppings like crushed toffee, pretzels, or cinnamon sugar for fun variations.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 2 tbsp spread with apple slices
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg