Description
This Strawberry Cheesecake Dip is a creamy, sweet, and fruity appetizer perfect for parties or snacks. Made with smooth cream cheese, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries swirled with strawberry preserves, it pairs wonderfully with graham crackers, pretzels, or fresh fruit. This no-bake dip is quick to prepare and sure to impress your guests with its luscious cheesecake-inspired flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Fruit Mix
- 1/2 cup strawberry preserves or jam
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
For Serving
- Graham crackers, pretzels, or fruit for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Base: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, ensuring there are no lumps. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well combined and creamy.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream using a hand mixer or stand mixer until stiff peaks form, indicating the cream is fully aerated and fluffy.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, using a spatula to maintain the light and airy texture without deflating the whipped cream.
- Add Fruit Components: Swirl in the strawberry preserves carefully to create a marbled effect, then gently fold in the finely chopped fresh strawberries, evenly distributing the fruit throughout the dip.
- Chill and Serve: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and the dip firm up slightly. Serve chilled with graham crackers, pretzels, or fresh fruit for dipping.
Notes
- For a smoother dip texture, puree the fresh strawberries before folding them into the mixture.
- You can substitute store-bought whipped topping for heavy cream to save time and effort.
