Description
This creamy strawberry cheesecake dip combines tangy yogurt, smooth cream cheese, and sweet strawberry preserves for a delightful treat. Perfect as a snack or party appetizer, it’s easy to make and pairs wonderfully with fresh strawberries or graham crackers.
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 1 cup 0% fat Stonyfield Organic plain yogurt
- 4 ounces 1/3 less fat cream cheese (softened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup strawberry preserves
For Serving
- Strawberries (fresh, for serving)
- Graham crackers (optional, for dipping)
Instructions
- Combine the base: In a medium bowl, using a hand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese with the plain yogurt, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and sugar until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth.
- Chill the dip: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dip until ready to eat, allowing the flavors to meld and the texture to firm up slightly.
- Add preserves: Transfer the chilled mixture to a serving bowl and gently stir in the strawberry preserves, creating pretty swirls without fully blending them in.
- Serve: Serve the dip immediately with fresh strawberries and optional graham crackers for dipping.
Notes
- This dip tastes just like creamy, sweet-tangy cheesecake in a convenient dip form.
- Use fresh seasonal strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
- Graham crackers add a nice crunch but fresh fruit keeps it lighter.
- For a stronger cheesecake flavor, let the dip chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 cup
- Calories: 103 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16.5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 13.5 mg
