Candy Crunch Dip requires zero baking and can be whipped up in just five minutes. This dessert dip is rich, creamy, and loaded with satisfying texture from toffee bits. It’s the ultimate shareable treat for potlucks, game days, or just a cozy TV night.
I saw this candy crunch dip recipe on Pinterest years ago, and I just had to try it. With cream cheese, brown sugar, and toffee bits, it sounded just my kind of treat.
I am not really your fruit-loving kind of gal, but this dip married so well with tart Granny Smiths, I couldn’t stop digging in! I enjoyed it so much that I used the batch I made on everything from toasted bagels, juicy strawberries, pretzels, and celery sticks. Ok, fine, I may have polished off half the batch with a spoon, straight from the jar.
Ingredient notes
- Cream cheese– use full-fat for the best creamy texture and taste
- Frozen orange juice concentrate- balances the sweetness and adds a nice hint of citrus. You can substitute vanilla extract.
- Brown sugar– sweetens the dip and brings a hint of molasses flavor that goes well with the toffee
- Toffee bits– adds the signature candy crunch and a buttery, caramel flavor boost
Making the dessert dip
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened at room temperature so it whips up smoothly and lump-free.
- While you can beat the mixture by hand, an electric mixer creates more air for a lighter, fluffier consistency.
- Gently fold in the toffee bits, as using a mixer might crush the brittle candies.
- You can refrigerate the dip for about half an hour before serving to firm up and for the flavors to meld.
Helpful tip
If you are making this dip ahead of time for a party, you might want to stir in the toffee chips just before serving, as they lose their crunch after a few hours in the fridge.
How to serve and store
- Serve this dessert dip with a variety of fresh, sweet, and salty dippers, such as green apple slices, strawberries, pretzel rods, graham crackers, vanilla wafers, and Biscoff cookies.
- Transfer leftovers to a container with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate for up to 3 days. You can freeze for up to 2 months, but expect change in texture as the cream cheese base can turn grainy and the toffee bits lose crunch.
Oh, one more thing, make a lot. And I mean A LOT. This candy crunch dip disappears just as fast as you make it. It’s so addicting, you might as well call it Candy CRACK dip.
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Ingredients
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese softened
- 2/3 brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate thawed
- 1 cup toffee bits
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, brown sugar, and orange juice concentrate. Using a hand mixer, blend until smooth and fluffy.
- Add toffee bits, except about 2 tablespoons. Stir well to combine.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and top with remaining toffee bits. Serve with sliced apples, graham crackers, vanilla wafer, or pretzels.
Notes
Nutrition Information
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