Description
Indulgent cherry cheesecake dip brings creamy Philadelphia-style comfort straight to your dessert table. Sweet cherries and velvety cream cheese create a luxurious no-bake treat perfect for summer gatherings and casual entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 21 ounces (595 grams) cherry pie filling
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) plain Greek yogurt
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Serving Suggestion:
- Graham crackers for dipping
Instructions
- Whip the softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until it becomes silky and free of lumps, using an electric mixer on medium speed.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar into the cream cheese, blending thoroughly until the mixture achieves a light and creamy consistency.
- Gently introduce Greek yogurt and pure vanilla extract, stirring carefully to maintain a smooth texture without overmixing.
- Transfer the velvety cream cheese blend into an attractive serving dish, using a spatula to create an even surface with gentle sweeping motions.
- Carefully cascade the vibrant cherry pie filling across the top of the cream cheese base, allowing it to create an appealing crimson layer.
- Arrange crisp graham crackers alongside the dip, providing guests with a delightful vehicle for scooping and savoring the luscious dessert spread.
Notes
- Choose full-fat cream cheese for richer, creamier texture and optimal smoothness.
- Chill the dip for 30 minutes before serving to help flavors meld and achieve better consistency.
- Swap graham crackers with fresh fruit slices like strawberries or apple wedges for a healthier dipping option.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham crackers or almond flour crackers as dippers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg