STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE DIP
This Strawberry Cheesecake Dip is sweet, creamy, and bursting with real strawberry flavour. Made with cream cheese and whipped topping, it’s a no-bake dessert dip perfect for parties, snacks, or dipping with cookies and fruit.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups whipped topping like Cool Whip
- ½ cup strawberry jam or preserves
- Optional: fresh strawberries for garnish or mixing in
Instructions
Mix Cream Cheese Base:
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; beat until creamy.
Fold in Whipped Topping:
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until light and fluffy.
Add Strawberry Flavour:
- Swirl in the strawberry jam or preserves. For a marbled look, don’t fully mix it in.
Chill and Serve:
- Transfer to a serving bowl and chill for at least 30 minutes. Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired. Serve with graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or fruit slices.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Can be made 1 day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Fresh Twist: Stir in diced fresh strawberries for extra texture and flavour.
- Lighter Version: Use light cream cheese and whipped topping for a lower-calorie option.
- Variations: Try with raspberry, blueberry, or peach preserves for a flavour twist.
- Serving Tip: Serve in a hollowed-out bread bowl or with chocolate-covered strawberries for special occasions.