Description
This Strawberry Cheesecake Dip is a creamy, no-bake dessert that combines the rich flavors of cream cheese and fresh strawberries with a luscious whipped topping. Perfect for parties or a sweet snack, it’s easy to prepare and delightful to serve with graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or fresh fruit.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1/2 cup strawberry preserves or jam
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, diced
For Serving
- Graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or fresh fruit for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare cream cheese mixture: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps for a perfect base.
- Whip cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form, which gives the dip a light and fluffy texture.
- Combine mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and fluffy, being careful not to deflate the whipped cream.
- Assemble dip: Spread the creamy dip evenly into a serving dish, providing a smooth surface.
- Add strawberry topping: Swirl strawberry preserves over the top of the dip and sprinkle diced fresh strawberries to add fruity flavor and visual appeal.
- Chill: Refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the texture to firm up slightly.
- Serve: Present the chilled dip with graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or fresh fruit for dipping to enjoy a delicious party appetizer or dessert.
Notes
- You can make this dip up to 24 hours in advance—just cover and refrigerate to save time.
- For a lighter version, substitute whipped topping for heavy cream to reduce fat content.
- For added texture, sprinkle crushed graham crackers on top right before serving.
- Use gluten-free crackers or fruit to make this dip suitable for gluten-sensitive guests.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
