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A bowl of creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Dip topped with sliced strawberries and graham cracker crumbs, surrounded by whole strawberries and graham crackers on a wooden surface.

Strawberry Cheesecake Dip

Strawberry Cheesecake Dip is creamy, fruity, and comes together in minutes without using the oven or heavy cream. It’s made with simple ingredients like cream cheese, Cool Whip, yogurt, and fresh strawberries, making it perfect for dipping with graham crackers or fruit. It’s a great fit for everything from casual hangouts to potlucks, family nights, or game day snacking. You can make it ahead, and any leftovers keep well in the fridge; serving it chilled makes it feel more like real cheesecake—cool, creamy, and easy to dip.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dessert, Dip, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 178 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces Cool Whip thawed
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup strawberry yogurt
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries
  • Graham crackers for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth and fluffy.
    8 ounces cream cheese
  • Mix in the strawberry yogurt and Cool Whip until fully blended and creamy.
    8 ounces Cool Whip, 1 cup strawberry yogurt
  • Gently fold in the chopped fresh strawberries, reserving a few for garnish if desired.
    1 cup fresh strawberries
  • Spoon the dip into a serving bowl. Top with extra strawberries and a sprinkle of crushed graham crackers for added texture and presentation.
  • Serve immediately with graham crackers for dipping—or chill for 30 minutes for a firmer, more cheesecake-like texture.
    Graham crackers

Notes

  • Use softened cream cheese: Let the cream cheese sit out at room temperature for 30 minutes so it's soft enough to blend smoothly and doesn’t stay lumpy.
  • Soften cream cheese fast: If you’re short on time, microwave it in short bursts, stirring in between, until just soft. Don’t let it melt, or it could turn runny with a grainy texture. Use a microwave-safe bowl like this one so you don't worry about it cracking or staining.
  • Make the base sweeter: Add a few tablespoons of powdered sugar and a teaspoon of vanilla extract before mixing everything else in if you prefer a sweetened cream cheese.
  • Go for thick yogurt: A Greek yogurt or a thicker strawberry yogurt keeps the dip creamy. It also helps prevent it from going watery.
  • Brighten it up: If you want, stir in a bit of finely grated lemon zest along with the yogurt and Cool Whip. It adds a fresh citrus flavor that balances the sweetness and complements the berries. I use a microplane zester here to get fine zest without the bitter white pith.
  • Boost the strawberry flavor: Add strawberry jam for smooth sweetness or strawberry preserves for juicy bits of fruit—totally optional!
  • Offer a variety of dippers: You can add some variety with swaps like shortbread cookies, pretzels, or apple slices. This lets everyone grab their favorite dippers.
  • Chill if you want a firmer dip: Refrigerating the dip for 30 minutes or more gives it a denser, more cheesecake-like consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 126mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 442IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword Strawberry Cheesecake Dip
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