With just 4 ingredients, and a quick run through with a mixer, and you’ll be dipping into this amazing peanut butter apple dip! Chances are you have all the ingredients in your refrigerator and pantry already.
Why this recipe works
For quite a few years I’ve been making this peanut butter apple dip that my kids beg me for. Anyone that tries it wants the recipe.
It’s super easy using cream cheese, peanut butter, brown sugar, and milk. Perfect for dipping apples, spreading on graham crackers or (shhh) just having a spoonful!
It’s a great way for kids to enjoy apples, similar to this Cream Cheese Fruit Dip, they won’t even realize they are getting their fruits in!
Ingredients you will need
If you don’t have one of these handy apple slicers you might want to get one. Just the apple slicer alone gets the kids to eat more fruit.
Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.
How to Make Peanut Butter Apple Dip
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- In a mixing bowl using an electric mixer, combine the first 4 ingredients.
- Beat on medium-high until smooth and creamy.
- Serve with sliced apples. Store in refrigerator.
Expert Tips & FAQs
- This peanut butter dip is perfect for sliced apples, but it’s also good with pears and even strawberries. I’ve spread it onto graham crackers before, and even been known to dip in with a vanilla wafer cookie.
- This sweet dip refrigerates well too. In fact, it’s consistency improves once it has had a chance to rest and the sugar granules have melted.
- It transports well and is great for potlucks and backyard parties. Just store it in a plastic container with a lid and it will travel just fine.
- To keep your apple slices from browning, sprinkle them with lemon juice and toss to coat.
I’ve been making this dip for well over a decade. It’s definitely full of sugar, and should be consumed in moderation. But it’s a fun, sweet addition to any potluck or party table.
More peanut butter recipes
- Classic Peanut Butter Cookies
- No Bake Peanut Butter Bars
- Peanut Butter Marbled Brownie Skillet Pie
- Buckeye Brownie Cookies
More apple recipes
- Crockpot Apple Cobbler
- Spice Cake
- Crockpot Cinnamon Apples
- Merryfield Apple Cake
- Homemade Apple Pie
- Crockpot Apple Butter
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- Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Dip – Happy Hooligans
- Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dip – Skip to My Lou
- Caramel Apple Dip
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Peanut Butter Apple Dip
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Print It Rate ItIngredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- Apples cut into wedges
Things You'll Need
Before You Begin
- This peanut butter dip is perfect for sliced apples, but it's also good with pears and even strawberries. I've spread it onto graham crackers before, and even been known to dip a vanilla wafer cookie.
- This sweet dip refrigerates well too. In fact, it's consistency improves once it has had a chance to rest and the sugar granules have melted.
- It transports well and great for potlucks and backyard parties. Just store it in a plastic container with a lid and it will travel just fine.
- To keep your apple slices from browning, sprinkle them with lemon juice and toss to coat.
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl using an electric mixer, combine the first 4 ingredients.
- Beat on medium-high until smooth and creamy.
- Serve with apples. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition
This post originally appeared here on Apr 3, 2016 and has since been updated with new photos and expert tips.
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daniel bergeon says
just great thanks danny
Alyssa says
Turned out delicious! I only had natural peanut butter which sometimes isn’t great in recipes, but this was perfect and so easy. Thank you!
Jasmin says
It was great! I modified portions and a few other things. Large spoonful of whipped cream cheese. Large spoonful of sun butter and brown sugar. Microwaved for 15 sec. Whisked. Then whacked in milk. It was supper yummy for a quick late night treat. With minimal clean up! Those were the ingredients I had similar to recipe. Loved it and so yummy!
Natasha Lavender says
Made this 3 times this week lol
Jaye says
Amazing recipe! Can’t stop eating it!
Amanda Formaro says
So glad you love it!
Peggy says
Really like the recipe, but I need to use less brown sugar. Gonna try using 1/2 cup instead.
Kathy Abee says
I made this dip, then refrigerated till stiff then made a ball and rolled in crushed peanuts. Served it with ginger snaps OMG it was gone in minutes. I give this a big 5 stars.
Amanda Formaro says
Love the addition of crushed peanuts, and the use of ginger snaps. Yum! So glad you enjoyed :)
Lacey says
5 STARS!!
Lacey says
This is so scrumptious, and definitely one of our favorite apple dips! I added a teaspoon of vanilla extract, and it turned out great. Thanks for the recipe!
Amanda Formaro says
Thanks Lacey, so glad you liked it!
Mary Frances says
This sounds so yummy, My mother would take Peanut butter and marshmallow creme and do this, another yummy tip.
i just cannot remember if she used any liquid for thinning We did not have a micro wave back then either.
All i know is i loved it, great on Chocolate pudding :-)
Amanda Formaro says
Oh man, that sounds good!
Sue Sparks says
I already KNOW I will love this!!!
dee says
looks yummy&will try for sure but i am looking for an old fashion apple crisp using oatmeal for the crumbs.guess i need to head for my true cookbooks.some things we just can’t get from the net!!I will never throw my books out.they will always serve a purpose!!anyone looking for some good old fashioned recipes let me know,i have at least 10 books that have anything u can’t find online !!
Culinary Cory says
This sounds awesome. I’ve totally bookmarked it.
Suzanne says
OMG, this looks fantastic! We all eat our weight in apples around here, and that’s a lot. Gotta make this!