Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Dip
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
223 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Dip
Description
The Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Dip mixes softened cream cheese with plain Greek yogurt to create a smooth, tangy base. Powdered sugar sweetens the mixture, while vanilla and almond extracts add floral and nutty aroma enhancing the cheesecake-like flavor. It's spread in a dish and topped with fresh sliced cherries and dark chocolate shavings, bringing bright fruitiness and bittersweet chocolate contrast.
Chilling the dip allows flavors to meld and texture to firm slightly, making it ideal for dipping. The use of Greek yogurt adds a creamy consistency with some tang that mimics cheesecake tanginess but with a lighter profile.
This dip is suitable as a dessert or snack for gatherings and can be served with a variety of dippers like pretzels or graham crackers, which add crunch and a mild sweetness or saltiness that complement the dip’s creamy texture and flavor balance.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened
- 2 cups yogurt plain, Greek
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups Cherry sliced, fresh
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate shavings
- pretzels for dipping
- graham crackers for dipping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whip cream cheese, greek yogurt, powdered sugar, vanilla, and almond extract together until completely smooth.
- Pour into a serving dish and spread evenly. Top with fresh cherries and dark chocolate shavings.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve with pretzels and graham crackers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 109mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 405IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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