Ingredient and Recipe Notes
Toffee Bits – Find these in the baking aisle by the chocolate chips. Sometimes these come as plain toffee, other times they have chocolate on them as well. Either variety will work! *important allergen note: keep in mind that both Heath and Skor brand toffee bits contain almonds. If you’re serving this at a gathering, this is good to label, as you might not be able to tell it contains nuts. Brown Sugar – Light or dark brown sugar yields equally tasty results. Dark brown sugar will give you a slightly deeper flavor. Cream Cheese – Full fat or reduced fat will work, don’t use fat free. Vanilla – Start with the recommended 1 1/2 teaspoons, but feel free to add more to taste. Things to Dip – Apples, strawberries, grapes, pineapple, and pretty much any fruit you can think of is going to be delicious here. Pretzels, graham crackers, or cinnamon tortilla chips are also great. Bamboo Skewers – (Optional.) Skewered fruit makes for a nice presentation if serving a crowd. It also allows for quick, easy plating as people move through a buffet line. Prevent Browning – To prevent brown apples on your serving tray, soak apple slices for 10 minutes in a salt water solution (half a teaspoon of kosher salt per cup of water). Drain and very lightly rinse. Pat dry before serving.
