Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Dip is a creamy, no-bake dessert that brings all the rich flavor of cheesecake in a fluffy, party-ready dip. It’s swirled with a quick homemade strawberry sauce and served chilled with graham crackers, cookies, or fresh fruit. Perfect for gatherings—or just a cozy night in!
Ingredients
For the Cheesecake Dip Base:
8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, whipped (or 1 tub whipped topping)
For the Strawberry Swirl:
1 cup strawberries, chopped (fresh or frozen)
2–3 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
For Serving:
Graham crackers
Vanilla wafers
Fresh fruit (apple slices, strawberries, banana coins, etc.)
Instructions
Make the Strawberry Sauce
In a small saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the berries release their juices and soften (about 5–7 minutes).
If you’d like a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 more minutes until glossy. Remove from heat and let cool completely.Make the Cheesecake Base
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and mix until creamy.
Gently fold in the whipped cream (or whipped topping) until light and fluffy.Assemble the Dip
Spoon the cheesecake mixture into a serving bowl. Drop spoonfuls of the cooled strawberry sauce on top and swirl gently with a knife or skewer for a marbled effect.
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the dip for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve cold with graham crackers, cookies, or fresh fruit for dipping!
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in your dip.
Let the strawberry sauce cool completely before swirling—it helps keep that gorgeous marbled effect intact.
Want to switch it up? Try this with blueberries, raspberries, or a swirl of lemon curd!
Can be made a day ahead—just store covered in the fridge.
Not recommended for freezing, as the texture may change when thawed.