Fried Apples with Caramel Cream Cheese Dip
Crispy, golden-fried apple slices dusted in cinnamon sugar, served alongside a smooth, sweet cream-cheese–caramel dip. This easy, nostalgic treat blends tart apples with buttery frying and a luscious dip—perfect for parties, dessert boards, or an indulgent snack.
Ingredients
For the Apples
- 4 –5 tart apples Granny Smith or Pink Lady
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup Wondra flour
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/8 cup cinnamon
For the Dip
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 8 oz Cool Whip or 1 cup whipping cream + 1/2 cup sugar, whipped
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Peel and slice apples, soaking them in buttermilk-sugar mixture.
- Dredge in flour and fry in hot oil until golden on both sides.
- Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Mix cream cheese and Cool Whip, then stir in caramel sauce.
- Serve warm apples with chilled caramel dip.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/fried-apples-with-caramel-cream-cheese-dip/
Notes
- Flour Alternatives: Use pancake mix or all-purpose flour plus 1 tsp baking powder if Wondra isn’t available.
- Dip Variations: Stir in a pinch of sea salt or a dash of cinnamon into the dip for extra flavor.
- Make-Ahead: Prepare and chill the dip up to 4 hours ahead; fry apples just before serving.