Description
Delightful Turtle Apple Slices promise a mouthwatering dessert adventure blending sweet caramel, rich chocolate, and creamy cheesecake. Crisp apple wedges drizzled with classic turtle flavors create an irresistible treat guaranteed to satisfy your dessert cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Ingredients:
- 4 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Nuts and Toppings:
- 1/4 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Cheesecake Dip Base:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whip cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl until velvety and uniform, using an electric mixer at medium speed for approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract, blending until the mixture achieves a silky, smooth consistency without lumps.
- Transfer the cheesecake dip to the refrigerator to chill and allow flavors to meld while preparing the apple slices.
- Carefully slice apples into uniform, thin wedges, ensuring consistent thickness for elegant presentation.
- Artfully arrange apple slices on a decorative serving platter, positioning them in an overlapping or fanned pattern.
- Generously drizzle warm caramel sauce over the apple wedges, allowing it to flow and create an appetizing visual appeal.
- Scatter chopped pecans or walnuts across the caramel-coated apple slices, ensuring even distribution for balanced crunch.
- Optionally sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the top to enhance sweetness and provide additional textural contrast.
- Remove chilled cheesecake dip from refrigerator and place alongside the apple slices.
- Serve immediately, encouraging guests to dip apple slices into the creamy cheesecake mixture for a delightful flavor combination.
Notes
- Chill cream cheese at room temperature for smoother mixing and easier blending without lumps.
- Choose firm, crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp to prevent browning and maintain crunch.
- Toast nuts briefly in a dry skillet to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful roasted aroma before sprinkling.
- Swap ingredients for dietary needs: use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, dairy-free cream cheese for vegan option, or coconut sugar for refined sugar alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg