Caramel Apple Nacho Bar: A Sweet Football Party Hit! Recipe
This Caramel Apple Nacho Bar is the perfect sweet treat for your next football party or casual get-together. Crisp apple slices served with luscious caramel, melted chocolates, and a variety of toppings let guests customize their own delightful dessert nachos. It’s an easy, fun, and crowd-pleasing way to enjoy classic flavors in a playful presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for melting chocolate and caramel if needed)
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6-8 people 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-cook assembly, with melted chocolate preparation
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 4 apples, sliced
Sauces
- 16 oz caramel sauce
- 16 oz melted chocolate
- 16 oz melted white chocolate
Toppings
- Crushed Oreo cookies, about 1 cup
- Chopped peanuts, about 1 cup
- Cinnamon sugar, 2 tablespoons
- Coconut flakes, 1 cup
- Butterscotch chips, 1 cup
- White chocolate chips, 1 cup
- Chocolate chips, 1 cup
- Mini marshmallows, 1 cup
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Wash and slice the apples into thin, bite-sized wedges or slices. Arrange them neatly on a large serving plate or platter, creating the base for your caramel apple nachos.
- Prepare the Dipping Sauces: Pour the caramel sauce, melted chocolate, and melted white chocolate each into separate small bowls or ramekins for easy dipping or drizzling.
- Set Out Toppings: Place all the toppings—crushed Oreos, chopped peanuts, cinnamon sugar, coconut flakes, butterscotch chips, white chocolate chips, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows—into small bowls or dishes so guests can easily access them.
- Build Your Nachos: Invite your guests to assemble their own caramel apple nachos by layering apple slices with drizzles of caramel and chocolates, then sprinkling their favorite toppings over the top for a customized sweet snack.
Notes
- For best results, use crisp apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji to balance the sweetness with some tartness.
- If you want to make ahead, slice the apples and toss them lightly in lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Substitute nuts or toppings based on allergy needs or preferences to keep the dish inclusive.
- Warm the caramel and chocolates gently to keep them smooth and easy for drizzling.
- This dessert is perfect for make-your-own style parties and pairs well with vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: caramel apple nachos, apple dessert, football party dessert, caramel apple bar, sweet snack bar, build your own dessert
