Cherry Cheesecake Dip
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Cherry Cheesecake Dip
Description
Starting with softened cream cheese beaten until smooth, powdered sugar is added to achieve sweetness and lightness. Vanilla and lemon juice enhance the cheesecake flavor, while Cool Whip folded in gives the dip a fluffy, mousse-like texture. The assembled dip is topped with cherry pie filling to provide bursts of cherry sweetness and a contrasting juiciness.
This dip is traditionally served chilled alongside graham crackers but also pairs well with sugar cookies, pretzels, fruit slices, or shortcake pieces for dipping. The creamy base and fruity surface evoke the tastes of a cherry cheesecake in a simple, no-bake form that is quick to prepare.
Variations in cool whip brands can slightly affect taste and texture. Lemon juice from a bottled brand like Santa Cruz Organics works well for consistent flavor. The dip can be garnished with crumbled graham crackers to add a bit of texture.
Ingredients
- 1 oz cream cheese package
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice not from concentrate
- 2.5 cups Cool Whip
- 14 ounces cherry pie filling
- graham crackers for serving
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese in a medium/large bowl with electric beaters until soft, 30 seconds.
- Add the powdered sugar and beat until fluffy, 1 minute.
- Add the vanilla extract and lemon juice, and beat for an additional minute.
- Fold in the Cool Whip until combined. Transfer to a serving dish.
- Spoon the cherry pie filling on top and crumble a graham cracker over top for garnish.
- Serve with graham crackers, sugar cookies, pretzels, fruit, or pieces of shortcake.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese for smooth mixing without lumps.
- Light or regular Cool Whip can be used; coconut-based whipped toppings work as a dairy-free alternative.
- Bottled lemon juice is convenient and consistent for this recipe.
- Garnish with crumbled graham crackers for texture and visual appeal.
- Serve chilled with graham crackers, cookies, pretzels, or fruit for dipping.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Tbsp
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 53mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 158mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 289IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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