Easy Cream Cheese Fruit Dip with Toffee Bar

One of the easiest and yummiest fruit dips you’ll ever try. This cream cheese fruit dip takes five minutes to make, can be made ahead of time, and will be a huge crowd-pleaser at your next fall get-together.

white dish of dip with green apples in background.

Easy Cream Cheese Fruit Dip with Crushed Toffee Bar

Make it ahead of your next fall party and watch this cream cheese fruit dip disappear! Sweet, creamy, and topped with crushed candy bar.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 16

Ingredients 

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup crushed toffee bar

Instructions 

  • Beat the cream cheese and sugars. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the brown sugar, powdered sugar, and cream cheese on medium speed using a hand mixer.
  • Stir in candy bars. Add the crushed candy bars and stir in by hand using a spatula or wooden spoon. Reserve some to sprinkle on top if you'd like.
    wooden spoon mixing in candy pieces
  • Serve. Serve with sliced apples or grapes. The dip can be served immediately or can be covered and refrigerated up to 3 days.
    finished fruit dip surrounded by apple slices

Notes

Make sure your cream cheese is softened before starting.
You can use any candy you’d like that will crumble when crushed.  Try crushed Butterfingers, crushed Heath bars, or crushed plain toffee without chocolate.  
close up view of creamy dip with heath bar on top

This is an overview of the ingredients. You’ll find the full measurements and instructions in the printable recipe at the bottom of the page.

You’ll need the following for this easy cream cheese fruit dip:

counter with cream cheese, powdered sugar, brown sugar, apples, and crushed heath bars
  • cream cheese softened (This is a full package. I don’t recommend a reduced fat cream cheese for this recipe.)
  • powdered sugar
  • light brown sugar packed (dark brown sugar is fine too!)
  • vanilla extract (if you don’t have it, just leave it out)
  • crushed toffee bar (I used Heath Bars covered in chocolate, but you can also use Bits O’Brickle, which you can find near the chocolate chips in the baking aisle. )
  • medium mixing bowl
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • hand mixer

instructions

Beat the cream cheese and sugarsIn a medium mixing bowl, beat the brown sugar, powdered sugar, and cream cheese on medium speed using a hand mixer.

Add the crushed candy bars and stir in by hand using a spatula or wooden spoon. Reserve some to sprinkle on top if you’d like.

wooden spoon mixing in candy pieces

Green apples are a classic choice to serve alongside this: their tartness balances it out perfectly. But it’s also delicious with grapes, large strawberries. and graham crackers.

This fruit dip will keep very well in the fridge for three days. Just cover it with plastic wrap, remove and stir right before serving. This makes it perfect for entertaining since you can make it ahead of time.

Kids LOVE this recipe!

🥫 Storage instructions

If you’re not serving the dip right away, you can store it in the fridge in an airtight container for up to two days. Just make sure to give it a good stir before serving so that it’s nice and smooth.

🔍 FAQs

Can I make this dip ahead of time?

Yes, you can make this dip up to 24 hours in advance. Just store it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve it.

What’s the best way to serve this dip?

You can either serve this dip in a bowl or put it in a serving dish and let your guests help themselves.

👩🏻‍🍳 Expert tips

  • There’s no need to whip the mixture, just beat until smooth.
  • Make sure you sit the candy bar in by hand, not with the mixer.
  • The cream cheese needs to be at room temperature or you’ll have a lumpy mixture that’s hard to blend.
  • If you want to use a stand mixer that’s fine, but a hand mixer is all you need.

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By Katie Shaw

Katie lives in Virginia with her husband, three daughters, a chocolate lab, and over thirty chickens. She loves creating simple tutorials for sourdough, bread, and soap. Her recipes, articles, and YouTube videos reach millions of people per year.

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