CARAMEL CREAM CHEESE DIP

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Easter is right around the corner and I've decided to try a new gluten-free recipe for this years party.  My family (I'm talking aunts and uncles) tends to be turned off by the idea of anything "gluten-free", unfortunately for them, that's all I cook. 

So while I was at the grand opening of the new Smart and Final in midtown Los Angeles right off Pico (for all you locals), as part of a #CollectiveBias project, I decided to browse the aisles for inspiration. I'm a huge fan of Smart and Final, they provide a solid quality product at a great value. When it comes to party foods I tend to #ChooseSmart and shop Smart and Final. 

It didn't take me long to decide to make a Caramel Cream Cheese Dip. A ZERO gluten treat that nobody will think twice about eating. Pluuuuuus by using it as a fruit dip people will be a bit more drawn to it. 

Can't wait to yell "IT'S GLUTEN FREE - TAKE THAT!!!!" once it's all gone! 

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INGREDIENTS:

• 16oz. cream cheese (I used First Street)
• 3/4 c. caramel sauce
• 1 c. chopped peanuts (I used First Street)
• Granny Smith apples 

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Place cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl and, with an electric mixer, mix until soft
2. Add 1/2 c. caramel and continue to mix until well blended
3. Place the mixture into the refrigerator for at least 2 hours
4. Scoop the mixture onto a serving platter and mold into the shape desired
5. Cover the cream cheese with the remaining 1/4 c. caramel
6. Gently pat the nuts onto the caramel cream cheese
7. Refrigerate until ready to serve

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This recipe is linked to Gluten Free Wednesday Blog Hop

           

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