Description

This Strawberry Cheesecake Dip is a luscious and creamy dessert perfect for parties or a sweet snack. Combining smooth cream cheese, tangy sour cream, and fresh strawberry puree with a hint of vanilla and a crunch of graham cracker crumbs, this dip delivers all the delightful flavors of a strawberry cheesecake in a quick and easy-to-make form. Chill it to meld the flavors and serve with your favorite dippers like graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or fresh fruit for an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

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Dip Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup strawberry puree (from fresh or frozen strawberries)
1/4 cup strawberry jam or preserves, finely chopped
1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs, plus more for topping
Optional: A few drops of red food coloring (for a more vibrant color)

For Garnish and Serving

Fresh strawberries, sliced, for garnish
Graham crackers, vanilla wafers, pretzels, fresh fruit (strawberries, apple slices, etc.) for serving

Strawberry Puree

About 1 cup fresh strawberries (washed and hulled) or frozen strawberries (thawed slightly)

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Instructions

Prepare Strawberries: Wash and hull about 1 cup of fresh strawberries. If using frozen, let them thaw slightly to soften.
Blend Strawberries: Place the strawberries into a blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth to create the strawberry puree.
Strain Puree: Strain the strawberry puree through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds for a smoother texture; this step is optional but recommended.
Measure Puree: Measure out 1/4 cup of the strained strawberry puree for the dip. Save any remaining puree for other uses.
Beat Cream Cheese: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer for 2-3 minutes until smooth and creamy, without lumps.
Add Sugar and Vanilla: Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and beat until well combined and smooth, taking care not to overmix.
Mix in Sour Cream: Stir in the sour cream gently to add tang and lighten the dip, mixing until just combined.
Fold in Strawberry and Crumbs: Gently fold in the strawberry puree, chopped strawberry jam or preserves, and graham cracker crumbs, keeping some texture from the jam and crumbs intact.
Add Food Coloring: If desired, add a few drops of red food coloring to achieve a more vibrant pink color. Add slowly to reach the preferred shade.
Chill Dip: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours, to let flavors meld and thicken the dip slightly.
Stir and Serve: Before serving, stir the dip well, transfer it to a serving bowl, and garnish with sliced fresh strawberries and a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs.
Provide Dippers: Serve alongside graham crackers, vanilla wafers, pretzels, fresh fruit slices, or your favorite dippers for a delightful dessert experience.

Notes

Straining the strawberry puree is optional but results in a smoother dip by removing seeds.
Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of powdered sugar or strawberry jam according to taste.
Adding food coloring is optional and purely for visual enhancement.
Use fresh or frozen strawberries depending on availability; thaw frozen berries before blending.
Dip can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 hours before serving.
For added texture, try mixing in some chopped fresh strawberries just before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Blending
Cuisine: American