Name: Greek Yogurt Caramel Apple Dip (No Cream Cheese)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 32 oz about 4 cups plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt (5% milkfat recommended for a creamier texture); 1 Tbsp vanilla extract; 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup; 1/2 cup caramel sauce; 1/2 cup pecans (chopped); 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips; 1 tsp flaky sea salt; Apples (a mix of red and green, sliced)

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This greek yogurt caramel apple dip is the classic cream cheese caramel apple dip, but with a greek yogurt twist! It's layered in a shallow pan with caramel sauce, chopped pecans, mini chocolate chips, and flaky sea salt, then served with crisp apple slices for dipping. It comes together in 10 minutes, serves about 12, and is naturally gluten-free. It's an easy fall party dessert that tastes like a caramel apple in dip form.

A hand dips an apple slice into a dish filled with caramel, chopped pecans, and mini chocolate chips.

Fall in dip form 🍂🍎

Every fall my family goes apple picking, and every year we come home with way more apples than we could ever eat. I'd seen the cream cheese caramel apple dip all over, and it looks delicious. But between the brown sugar, the caramel, and the candy on top, it was a lot more sugar than I wanted to hand my kids.

A woman with long red hair, wearing a brown sweater and jeans, smiles while standing in a modern kitchen beside a counter with fresh lettuce and hibachi steak bowls. Marble backsplash and gold kitchen accents are visible in the background.

Enter this greek yogurt version that checks all my boxes! It still tastes like a caramel apple, and I control how sweet it gets. My kids love it, and guests rave about it every time I serve it.

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Building a fall snack table? This dip goes great with my stuffed dates and a Halloween charcuterie board. And don't skip a pomegranate margarita or apple cider punch too!

Ingredients & Notes

Greek yogurt - Use plain, unsweetened greek yogurt. I like 5% milk-fat because it's creamier than 0% and spreads into a thick, smooth layer.
Vanilla and maple syrup - These lightly sweeten the yogurt base. The toppings bring the rest of the sweetness!
Caramel sauce: I use my vegan salted caramel sauce, which is just coconut milk and coconut sugar. It needs a couple of hours in the fridge, so make it ahead. Store-bought caramel works too if you want this done in 10 minutes.
Pecans and mini chocolate chips - The crunchy toppings. Feel free to swap with chopped heath bar or peanuts or graham crackers too.
Flaky sea salt - The final touch! The dip needs a little salt so don't skip this.
Apples - Use a mix of red and green.

How to Make Greek Yogurt Caramel Apple Dip

You'll need a 9x13 pan and a spatula. No mixer, and no waiting on cream cheese to soften!

A hand spreads a thick layer of white whipped cream in a rectangular baking dish using a spatula. Apples are partially visible at the top of the image. — **Step 1** : Flavor the yogurt and spread it into an even layer.

A spoon drizzles caramel sauce over a layer of whipped cream in a white dish, creating swirls and lines across the creamy surface. — **Step 2** : Drizzle the caramel sauce over top.

A close-up of a dessert topped with pecans, mini chocolate chips, and a drizzle of caramel sauce, all in a white baking dish. Sunlight highlights the textures and rich colors. — **Step 3** : Add the pecans, mini chocolate chips, and sea salt.

A hand dips an apple slice into a tray filled with caramel, chopped pecans, and mini chocolate chips, creating a gooey, textured treat. — Step 4 : Serve with apple slices and dip!

Tips

Don't skip the flaky sea salt. It's the finishing layer that makes this taste like a salted caramel apple.
Use a mix of red and green apples. You'll get tart and sweet slices on the same board, and the platter looks better too.
Keep it out for 2 hours, max. It holds up well on the counter for about 2 hours, which is plenty for a party.

Make Ahead and Storeage

You can make the entire dip ahead of time. Layer the yogurt, caramel, pecans, chocolate chips, and flaky salt, then cover the pan and keep it in the fridge until you're ready to serve. It's one less thing to do the day of a party. Once it's out, it's good on the counter for about 2 hours.

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