Apple Cider Dip — The Fall Dessert Everyone Will Ask You to Bring
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Think of the best crisp autumn day you've ever had — fresh-picked apples, cold cider, the smell of something warm and sweet in the air. That's exactly what this dip tastes like.
Wisconsin 26 Apple Cider Dip Mix stirs together with cream cheese and whipped topping in minutes, creating a fluffy, fruit-forward dip that tastes like fall in a bowl. It's the kind of thing that disappears at every potluck, harvest party, and Thanksgiving spread — and people always ask for the recipe.
Apple Cider Cream Cheese Dip
Serves 8–10 | Ready in 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 packet Wisconsin 26 Apple Cider Dip Mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- For serving: sliced apples, pears, grapes, strawberries, gingersnap cookies, graham crackers, or sweet bread slices
Instructions
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the Apple Cider Dip Mix and stir until fully combined.
- Fold in the whipped topping until light and fluffy.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors develop (or serve immediately if you can't wait).
- Arrange on a platter with your dippers and serve.
Make it ahead: Prepare up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate. Give it a quick stir before serving.
Ways to Serve It
- Fresh apple and pear slices — the classic pairing
- Gingersnap cookies for a spiced crunch
- Graham crackers or vanilla wafers
- Frost sugar cookies with it as a seasonal icing
- Spread on banana bread, pumpkin bread, or bagels
- Hollow out a small pumpkin and serve the dip inside for a showstopper presentation
Why We Love This One
It takes 10 minutes, it travels well, and it looks like you spent all afternoon on it. That's our kind of recipe.