Apple Pie Dip Recipe
This Apple Pie Dip is a delicious, easy-to-make dessert dip featuring a sweet cinnamon-spiced apple filling layered over a creamy, fluffy cream cheese base. Perfect for parties or casual snacking, it pairs beautifully with graham crackers, cookies, or pretzels for a delightful mix of sweet and salty flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert Dip
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Apple Pie Filling
- 3–4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- Juice from ½ lemon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup water, divided
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 oz Cool Whip
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the apple pie filling: In a large bowl, toss the chopped Granny Smith apples with the lemon juice, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until all the pieces are well coated. Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add the apple mixture along with a splash of water. Stir the ingredients, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes until the apples soften.
- Thicken the filling: Scoop out a few tablespoons of the liquid from the pan and mix it with the cornstarch until smooth. Pour this slurry back into the pan and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy. Remove from heat and let this apple filling cool completely.
- Prepare the cream cheese layer: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it is smooth and creamy. Add the Cool Whip, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract, then continue mixing until the mixture is fluffy and well combined.
- Assemble the dip: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly into your serving dish. Spoon the cooled apple pie filling evenly over the top of the cream cheese layer to create a layered dip.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the dip immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. It pairs wonderfully with graham crackers, cookies, or pretzels for a tasty combination of sweet and salty flavors.
Notes
- Use Granny Smith apples for their tart flavor which balances the sweetness of the dip.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing and a smooth texture.
- This dip can be prepared a few hours ahead and chilled to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve with a variety of dippers such as pretzels, graham crackers, apple slices, or vanilla wafers.
- For a lower-fat option, use reduced-fat cream cheese and light whipped topping.
Keywords: Apple pie dip, dessert dip, cream cheese dip, apple cinnamon dip, party appetizer, sweet dip
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