Cherry Cheesecake Dip
This Cherry Cheesecake Dip is a quick and easy dessert that will delight your taste buds!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese regular or light, at room temperature
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 can cherry pie filling or half a batch (about 2 cups)
- graham cracker or vanilla wafer crumbs for garnish (optional)
- dippers graham crackers, vanilla wafers, pretzels, apple slices, strawberries, or other fruit or cookies
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until it’s smooth and creamy. This will be the base of your dip, so ensure there are no lumps.
- Next, add the plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream) and powdered sugar to the bowl. Mix until fully combined, and the mixture is smooth.
- Pour in the vanilla extract and mix again until everything is well incorporated. This step adds a lovely depth of flavor to the dip.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. This will give the dip a light, airy texture.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Be careful not to deflate the whipped cream, as this gives the dip its delightful fluffiness.
- Once the dip is fluffy and well combined, gently stir in the cherry pie filling. You can either mix it in or leave it swirled for a beautiful presentation.
- Transfer the Cherry Cheesecake Dip to a serving bowl. For an extra touch, sprinkle some graham cracker or vanilla wafer crumbs on top. Serve with your choice of dippers like graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or fresh fruit.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Hand Mixer
- Spatula
- Serving Bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
Notes
- Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Don’t overmix the whipped cream; fold it gently to maintain its lightness.
- If using a store-bought cherry pie filling, check the label for any additives you might want to avoid.