Slow Cooker Salted Caramel Dip

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This warm, decadent Slow Cooker Salted Caramel Dip is an absolute showstopper for parties, holiday gatherings, and game nights. By melting together caramels, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream in the slow cooker, you get a velvety, rich caramel sauce that stays perfectly warm and dippable for hours. Pair it with sliced apples, pretzels, and churros for the ultimate dessert spread.

Ingredients & Prep

  • The Caramel Base: Two 11-oz bags of soft individually wrapped caramels (unwrapped) or 2 bags of caramel bits for easier melting.
  • The Creaminess: 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk and 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (which thins the dip to the ideal consistency).
  • The Richness: 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into slices, and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
  • The Salt & Finish: 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt (such as Maldon) sprinkled in at the end to provide that signature sweet-and-salty contrast.
  • The Dippers: Sliced Honeycrisp apples, pear slices, pretzels, graham crackers, marshmallows, and shortbread cookies.
1.Load the Slow Cooker:Unwrap caramels if using traditional squares.

Place your unwrapped caramel squares (or caramel bits) into the slow cooker insert. Add the sliced butter, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy whipping cream directly over the caramels.
2.Melt on Low:Stir occasionally to ensure smooth melting.

Cover and cook on LOW for 1 to 2 hours (or HIGH for 1 hour), stirring every 15 to 20 minutes with a rubber spatula, until the caramels are completely melted and the mixture is totally smooth and velvety.
3.Add Vanilla and Salt:Stir in vanilla and flaky sea salt.

Remove the lid and stir in the pure vanilla extract and half of your flaky sea salt. Taste and add a bit more salt if you prefer a stronger sweet-and-salty balance.
4.Garnish and Serve:Switch to warm setting for serving.

Switch your slow cooker to the “Warm” setting. Sprinkle the remaining flaky sea salt across the surface of the warm caramel. Surround the slow cooker with platters of sliced apples, pretzels, and cookies for dipping!

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