Caramel Cheesecake Apple Dip

Alright ladies! I decided to start the blog off with something yummy. This is a recipe that I have tried myself more than once and has always been a huge hit, often being requested as what I bring to the next gathering. And since it's officially fall, I figured something apple-related would be appropriate. Enjoy!
P.S. Lets give credit where credit is due. Here's the original link to the recipe: Half Baked Blog

Caramel Cheesecake Apple Dip

Ingredients:  12 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 3 Tbs. heavy cream 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla Caramel sauce (recipe below) or store bought Heath milk chocolate pieces mini chocolate chips 2-4 Granny Smith or other crisp tart apples, sliced and soaking in lemon juice/water until ready to serve Method: This is the method is to make a layered dip, for a quick method see note below.  Line a six inch cake pan or springform pan with plastic wrap. Use enough plastic wrap to hang over the sides of the pan about 2 inches.Place softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl and beat on medium speed until smooth. Scrap down the sides of the bowl. Add the heavy cream and powdered sugar, mix well, until smooth. Place half of the cream cheese mixture in the lined pan and smooth with the back of a spoon. (If you dip the spoon into warm water before you start to smooth the cream cheese, it will be much easier to spread.) Spoon on a layer of caramel. Sprinkle with a layer of chocolate chips and the Health pieces. How much you use is up to you but don't go to overboard or you may have trouble spreading the top layer of cream cheese. Place in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes. This will let the caramel set up a bit and make topping it with the remaining cream cheese much easier. Scoop the remaining cream cheese on top and smooth out using the back of a dampened spoon, like you did for the first layer. Fold the overhanging plastic wrap over the top and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, up to overnight. Pull back the plastic wrap so that the top of the cheesecake is exposed. Place a serving plate on top of the pan and invert. Remove the pan and the plastic wrap. Spoon caramel sauce over the top of you cheese cake and top with more of the Heath pieces and chocolate chips. Place the sliced apples around the dip and serve. *Note: If you want to throw this together super fast, just spread all the cream cheese on a serving platter and top with the caramel, Heath bits, and the mini chocolate chips.