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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dip

September 5, 2016 by Larisha Campbell Leave a Comment

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dip

It’s our first Mini Chef Mondays for September, which means it’s technically fall.  Am I right?

September 1st equals fall.

I know I will have a few of you that absolutely hate me for saying that, but just stick with me. I promise I have something that you are going to love.

I didn’t want to upset you too much, so I’m not starting the month of with pumpkin flavored goodies or Halloween related treats. However, we are diving into two of my favorite things.

Caramel Apples and Cheesecake.

Caramel Apples are the epitome of my childhood.  Loved them! I still do honestly. I remember growing up that I would beg for one every time that we went to a carnival, fair, boardwalk….you get the picture. Now, I don’t have to wait for any special occasion. The Amish market near our house carries them weekly and they aren’t just normal Caramel and Apple.  They are dipped in chocolate, rolled around in candies or marshmallow, drizzle with peanut butter sauce, and more.  They are amazing. But they are fussy. All that work just to have 7.5 bits of apple actually dipped in the topping, then it’s just a healthy apple.  HA!

Cheesecake is also fussy.  But we love it so much.  We’ve made cheesecake funnel cakes, cheesecake pancakes, shoot, we’ve even made peanut butter cheesecake overnight oats.  But, as much as we love all of those (and recommend you try all of them), we’d be lying to say it’s super easy.  Cheesecake is a labor of love.

how to make cheesecake dip

Thus, we bring you the less fussy version of the best of both worlds.

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dip. 

It’s the perfect version of a fall dip that everyone will fall in love with. And, trust me, no one will believe how fast and easy this recipe is to make.

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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dip
Author: Larisha Campbell
Ingredients
Caramel Sauce
  • 5 tbsp unsalted Butter
  • 1 cup Brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla
  • Pinch of salt
Dip
  • 2 8 oz packages of cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup each chopped chocolate and peanuts
Instructions
To Make Caramel Sauce
  1. Combine butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream.
  2. Bring to a rolling bowl, stirring very frequently, for 10 minutes.
  3. Turn off heat and add in the vanilla and salt.
  4. Let cool slightly. Begin to prep the dip.
To make the dip
  1. Beat the cream cheese on medium for 5 minutes.
  2. Add in the caramel sauce.
  3. Mix until very well combined.
  4. Pour into serving bowl, top with chopped chocolate and peanuts.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Can make up to 3 days in advance. Keep covered and refrigerated until ready to serve.
  6. Serve alongside desired dippers. We use apples, chocolate graham crackers, and pretzel rods.

caramel apple cheesecake dip recipe

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Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe

February 1, 2016 by Larisha Campbell 4 Comments

Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip

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Spinach.  It’s like the vain of a child’s existence. Yet, it’s so healthy for us. Loaded with vitamins A and K, a great source of iron, anti-inflammatory, and so much more. When I first had Skibbles, I read a lot about introducing a wide variety of foods to children from an early age and that breastfeeding actually increases a child’s palate because the taste is constantly changing depending on what the mother eats. I was determined to not have a picky eater.  Now, while she is only 3 and the baby is only 7 months, I know we still have time for picky stages to erupt; however, *knock on wood* they both eat amazingly. I know so many people though who aren’t as lucky for one reason or another.

I know, personally, I wouldn’t touch spinach until well into adulthood.  It was one of those things that my mom thought was gross so I wasn’t touching it.  It has been a personal goal of mine to never discourage my girls from eating something even if I won’t try it (Hello, Sardines).

mini chef mondays spinach artichoke dip

This Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe though is the perfect balance to get your kids to eat the healthy spinach and even request more of that cheesy ooey gooey goodness that may have a few little green specs in it.  Having Skibbles help us make this I think helped even more because she was so excited about all the cheese going into it.  It’s super simple and easy to make whether you are having a Superbowl get together or just have friends over for the afternoon.

cheesy spinach artichoke dip recipe

What’s even better is that if you have leftovers you can turn this dip into a Chicken Spinach Artichoke Pasta. You likely won’t have leftovers though because it’s really that delicious, so just grab double the ingredients and plan to make the dip and the pasta. If you are having a get together and want it to stay warm the entire time, make sure to have a small crockpot on hand otherwise, you can just throw it into a cast iron skillet or your favorite skillet you have on hand.

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Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe
Author: Larisha Campbell
Ingredients
  • 1/2 Tsp each: Italian Seasoning Paprika, Black Pepper, Onion Powder
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 12-14 oz. artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup Mayo
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup Mozzarella
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
  1. In a small crockpot, add all the ingredients and stir until very well combined.
  2. Turn crockpot on low 30 minutes before serving.
  3. Stir right before serving.
  4. If using a skillet to make, over medium low heat, combine all the ingredients and mix together often and heat for 5-7 minutes until all the cream cheese has melted and the spinach has wilted. Serve immediately.

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