Description
A warm, creamy baked apple pie dip that combines sweet cream cheese with spiced apples and a crumbly streusel topping, perfect for serving with crackers or fruit.
Ingredients
Dip Base
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp apple pie spice
- 2 large apples, chopped
Streusel Topping
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 4 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray an 8x6-inch baking dish with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Make Creamy Apple Mixture: In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, and apple pie spice until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Apples: Stir most of the chopped apples into the cream cheese mixture, reserving a few pieces to sprinkle on top later.
- Spread Mixture into Dish: Spread the creamy apple mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare Streusel Topping: In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, and melted butter until the mixture is crumbly and combined.
- Top and Bake: Sprinkle the reserved apples on top of the cream cheese base, then generously top with the streusel mixture (using about half, saving the rest for other uses).
- Bake and Serve: Bake the dip for 12 to 15 minutes until it is warm, bubbly, and golden. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can use any sweet, crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
- Save leftover streusel topping to sprinkle over muffins, oatmeal, or yogurt for added texture and flavor.
- Serve warm with graham crackers, apple slices, or cinnamon sugar pita chips for dipping.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
