Reese's Peanut Butter Cheesecake Dip
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Reese's Peanut Butter Cheesecake Dip
Description
The dip begins with softened cream cheese beaten with sweetened condensed milk and creamy peanut butter to create a smooth, flavorful base. Vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor profile. Gently folding in Cool Whip preserves airiness, preventing the dip from becoming too dense. Adding chopped Reese's peanut butter cups introduces a contrast in texture and deepens the peanut butter and chocolate notes.
Chilling the mixture ensures it firms enough to hold its shape when served. This dip is versatile for a variety of dippers like chocolate chip cookies, graham crackers, pretzels, or fresh fruit, balancing salty and sweet flavors. The optional drizzle of chocolate syrup on top provides a decorative and flavor-enhancing finish.
Softening the cream cheese before mixing prevents lumps and allows smooth blending. Keeping the dip refrigerated maintains freshness and texture, with a recommended storage of up to three days. Adding the garnish just before serving keeps the pieces decorative and flavorful rather than sinking into the dip.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 ¼ cups sweetened condensed milk
- ¾ cup peanut butter creamy
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup Cool Whip (thawed)
- ½ cup Reese's peanut butter cups (chopped and divided)
- 2 TBS chocolate syrup optional garnish, for sundae
Instructions
- Add softened cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, peanut butter, and vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl and beat on medium speed until smooth, about 2 - 3 minutes.
- Fold in the Cool Whip just until it is incorporated into the cream cheese mixture.
- Mix in 1/4 cup chopped Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
- Put in 24oz serving bowl and drizzle with chocolate sundae syrup and sprinkle remaining peanut butter cups on top.
- Keep chilled until ready to serve. Serve with chocolate chip cookies, graham crackers, brownie bites, pretzels, fresh fruit, shortbread cookies, or any of your other sweet dip favorites.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps.
- Store the dip in a sealed container in the refrigerator, consuming within three days for best quality.
- Do not leave the dip out at room temperature for extended periods to maintain safety and texture.
- Garnish with chopped peanut butter cups and chocolate syrup just before serving to preserve appearance and flavor.
- Freezing is not recommended as it may negatively affect texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 178mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 251mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 350IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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