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Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

For the smoothest texture, ensure your cream cheese is fully softened to room temperature before mixing

If strawberries aren't in season, you can use frozen strawberries (thawed and patted dry) for the dip and sauce

For a quick shortcut, you can substitute store-bought strawberry pie filling for the homemade strawberry sauce

Make sure to thoroughly drain diced strawberries to prevent excess moisture in the dip

The dip can be made up to 24 hours ahead and stored in the refrigerator - just add the graham cracker topping right before serving to maintain crunchiness

For best flavor, let the dip sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving

If you prefer a smoother texture, puree the strawberries before adding them to the cheesecake base

For a festive touch, add a few drops of pink or red food coloring to enhance the strawberry color

Keep the dip cold while serving by placing the serving bowl inside a larger bowl filled with ice

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days

Strawberry Cheesecake Dip

Name: Strawberry Cheesecake Dip
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 10-12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For the Cheesecake Base:; 16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice; Pinch of salt; For the Strawberry Mix-ins:; 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely diced, plus extra for garnish; 3 tablespoons strawberry jam or preserves; 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs, plus extra for topping; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; For the Strawberry Sauce:; 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water; For the Whipped Cream Topping:; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; For Serving:; Graham crackers; Vanilla wafers; Shortbread cookies; Fresh fruit (strawberries, apples, banana slices); Pretzels (for sweet and salty contrast); Equipment:; Electric mixer (stand or hand); Medium mixing bowls

This irresistible Strawberry Cheesecake Dip transforms the classic dessert into a crowd-pleasing, shareable treat that's perfect for parties, potlucks, or casual gatherings. A medium-difficulty recipe requiring no baking, this pretty pink dip combines the rich, tangy flavor of cheesecake with sweet, fresh strawberries in a format that's easy to serve and enjoy. The creamy base is studded with real strawberry pieces and graham cracker chunks, then topped with a vibrant strawberry sauce, whipped cream, and crunchy graham cracker crumbles. It delivers all the beloved flavors of strawberry cheesecake in a convenient, dippable form that pairs beautifully with a variety of cookies, crackers, and fresh fruits.

Prep Time

20 Minutes

Cook Time

Total Time

1H20 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

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For the Cheesecake Base:

16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened to room temperature

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup sour cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Pinch of salt

For the Strawberry Mix-ins:

1 cup fresh strawberries, finely diced, plus extra for garnish

3 tablespoons strawberry jam or preserves

1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs, plus extra for topping

2 tablespoons butter, melted

For the Strawberry Sauce:

1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries

3 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water

For the Whipped Cream Topping:

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

2 tablespoons powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Serving:

Graham crackers

Vanilla wafers

Shortbread cookies

Fresh fruit (strawberries, apples, banana slices)

Pretzels (for sweet and salty contrast)

Equipment:

Electric mixer (stand or hand)

Medium mixing bowls

Rubber spatula

Small saucepan

Serving bowl

Food processor (optional, for strawberry sauce)

Instructions

For the graham cracker mix-in: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Mix until it resembles wet sand. Set aside.

For the strawberry sauce: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup strawberries, 3 tablespoons sugar, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, crushing berries with a spoon, until mixture begins to bubble, about 3-4 minutes.

Add the cornstarch slurry to the strawberry mixture and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.

For the cheesecake base: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Add sour cream, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and salt to the cream cheese mixture. Beat until well combined and smooth, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.

Gently fold in the diced fresh strawberries and strawberry jam, being careful not to overmix (you want streaks of pink throughout the dip).

Fold in about 3/4 of the buttered graham cracker crumbs, reserving the rest for topping.

For the whipped cream: In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.

To assemble: Transfer the cheesecake mixture to a serving bowl. Create a slight well in the center.

Pour about half of the cooled strawberry sauce into the well, allowing some to naturally swirl into the cheesecake dip.

Top with dollops of whipped cream around the edges.

Sprinkle the remaining graham cracker crumbs over the dip.

Garnish with fresh strawberry slices and drizzle remaining strawberry sauce over the top.

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and the dip to firm up slightly.

Serve chilled with graham crackers, cookies, and fresh fruit for dipping.

Strawberry Cheesecake Dip

JUE

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