Salted Caramel Apple Pie Dip with Cinnamon Sugar Pork Rinds

Prep Time: 10 mins |Cook Time: 0 mins (12 mins if making filling from scratch) |Total Time: 10 mins |Servings: 6

Description

Who says pork rinds are only for savory dips? This sweet-and-salty dessert dip takes the classic fall flavors of apple pie and turns them into a party-ready scoop. A luscious base of caramel-whipped cream cheese is layered with spiced apple pie filling, crushed graham crackers, and crunchy peanuts. Paired with crispy cinnamon sugar pork rinds (chicharrones), it delivers the ultimate salty-sweet crunch that rivals any traditional pie crust!

Ingredients

For Serving & Dipping:

• 1–2 bags Cinnamon Sugar Pork Rinds (or Churro / Cinnamon Chicharrones)

For the Caramel Apple Dip:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature

• ¼ cup caramel sauce (plus an extra drizzle for serving)

• 2 cups apple pie filling (store-bought or homemade; see below)

• 1 full graham cracker sheet, finely crushed

• 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, roughly chopped(optional, for crunch)

Optional: Homemade Apple Pie Filling

• 3 medium baking apples (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Gala), peeled, cored, and finely diced

• 1 ¼ cups water

• 1 ½ tbsp cornstarch

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• ¼ cup granulated white sugar

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg

• ¼ tsp ground cardamom

• Pinch of kosher salt

Instructions

1. (Optional) Make the Homemade Apple Pie Filling:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch until dissolved.

2. Pour into a medium saucepan set over medium-high heat. Whisk in the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and salt.

3. Bring to a gentle boil until the mixture thickens into a glossy glaze.

4. Fold in the diced apples, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10–12 minutes until the apples are tender but still hold their shape.

5. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before assembling the dip.

2. Assemble the Dip:

1. Whip the base: In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and ¼ cup caramel sauce together using a hand mixer (or whisk) until smooth and fluffy.

2. Layer the dish: Spread the caramel cream cheese evenly across the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish or shallow serving bowl.

3. Add the apples: Spoon the cooled apple pie filling over the cream cheese layer and smooth it out gently.

4. Top & garnish: Sprinkle the crushed graham crackers and chopped peanuts evenly over the top. Add an extra drizzle of caramel sauce if desired.

5. Serve: Surround the dish with crisp cinnamon sugar pork rinds for scooping and enjoy immediately!