Description
Cherry Cheesecake Dip is a no-bake, creamy dessert dip layered with sweet cherry topping and perfect for serving with graham crackers, cookies, or fruit. It’s a quick and crowd-pleasing treat ideal for parties and potlucks.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz whipped topping or 1 cup homemade whipped cream
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- Graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or pretzels (for dipping)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- Fold in whipped topping gently until fully incorporated.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture into a shallow serving dish or pie plate.
- Spoon cherry pie filling evenly over the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve chilled with your choice of dippers.
Notes
- Use almond extract instead of vanilla for a cherry-almond flavor.
- Add a crust layer of crushed graham crackers mixed with butter for a firmer base.
- Homemade whipped cream gives a fresher taste but deflates faster than whipped topping.
- Serve with gluten-free dippers for a gluten-free version.
- Best enjoyed within 2–3 days of preparation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of dip
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg