Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dip

cream cheese, at room temperature

to 1 1/2 cups Homemade Caramel Sauce, at room temperature (OR store-bought caramel sauce), plus additional for garnish

roughly chopped roasted & salted cashews

Sprinkle of sea salt, optional

FOR SERVING:

Thinly sliced apples, tossed with lemon juice

Pretzel twists