My Strawberry Cheesecake Dip tastes like a creamy, sweet-tangy cheesecake in dip form. It’s an easy, no-bake treat that’s perfect for serving with fresh fruit, graham crackers, or cake at parties, potlucks, and family snacks.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Dip
With my daughter back in school, afternoon snacks and easy lunches are top of mind. I created this strawberry cream cheese dip to make an after-school treat that’s quick to prepare and crowd-pleasing. By folding plain fat-free yogurt into the cream cheese, the dip stays rich and silky while shaving calories and adding protein. The final result tastes like a No-Bake Cheesecake swirled with bright strawberry preserves—no oven required.
Why You’ll Love This Cheesecake Dip Recipe
This is a lighter twist on a classic cheesecake flavor profile that works wonderfully as a dip. It’s a variation on the Cheesecake Yogurt Dip and pairs well with fruit kabobs, graham crackers, cookies, pound cake, or any dippers you prefer.
- Classic cheesecake taste: Sweet, tangy, and creamy—everything you want from cheesecake without baking or fuss.
- Ready in 10 minutes: Whip it up in minutes for snacks, brunch, or last-minute entertaining. It can also be made ahead.
- Versatile: Serve it for brunch, game day, picnics, or holiday gatherings—easy to adapt with different preserves or mix-ins.
I like using Stonyfield Organic 0% Fat Plain Yogurt in this dip because it’s smooth, protein-rich, and very creamy for a fat-free yogurt. If you prefer a slightly sweeter base, you can substitute fat-free vanilla yogurt. Choose a quality cream cheese—low-fat or full-fat depending on your taste—and softened to make mixing effortless. The strawberry preserves add a bright, fruity swirl without needing to cook fruit from scratch.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Simple ingredients, big flavor. See the recipe card below for exact measurements.
- Plain yogurt: Fat-free plain yogurt keeps the dip light; Greek yogurt can be used for an even thicker texture.
- Cream cheese: Low-fat or full-fat, softened to room temperature.
- Vanilla: Vanilla extract or paste for depth of flavor.
- Lemon zest: Adds a subtle brightness; a dash of lemon extract can substitute if needed.
- Sugar: Granulated or powdered sugar to balance the tang and help set the dip.
- Strawberry preserves: Store-bought or homemade, stirred in at serving time for pretty swirls.
How to Make Strawberry Cheesecake Dip
This easy, six-ingredient dip comes together in minutes and keeps in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Make the base: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the plain yogurt, sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth and the sugar dissolves. Chill briefly if desired.
- Swirl in preserves: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and gently stir in the strawberry preserves to create a marbled effect—or fold them in completely for a uniform flavor. Serve with dippers.
Easy Variations
- Switch the yogurt: Use vanilla or strawberry yogurt for a sweeter base and extra flavor.
- Try other preserves: Swap strawberry for blueberry or raspberry preserves to make a different fruit cheesecake dip.
- Add mix-ins: Stir in dark or white chocolate chips, or fold in crushed graham crackers for texture.
What to Serve with Strawberry Cheesecake Dip
This dip pairs beautifully with many dippers. Try any of the following:
- Graham crackers
- Fresh strawberries
- Banana slices
- Fruit skewers with strawberries, kiwi, and pineapple
- Angel food cake or pound cake cubes
How to Store
- Refrigerate: Store the dip covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Because it contains dairy, freezing is not recommended; thawing will change the texture.
More Strawberry Desserts
- Strawberries and Yogurt Whipped Cream
- No-Bake Strawberries and Cream Crepe Cake
- Strawberries Romanoff
- Chocolate Crepes with Strawberries
- Classic Strawberries and Cream
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup 0% fat plain yogurt (or Greek yogurt for a thicker dip)
- 4 ounces 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened (or full-fat cream cheese)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons sugar (granulated or powdered)
- 1/4 cup strawberry preserves
- Fresh strawberries, graham crackers, or other dippers for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the softened cream cheese with the yogurt, vanilla, lemon zest, and sugar until smooth and the sugar is dissolved.
- Refrigerate the mixture until ready to serve if you prefer it chilled.
- When serving, transfer the dip to a serving bowl and gently stir in the strawberry preserves to create pretty swirls. Alternatively, fold the preserves in completely for a consistent strawberry flavor.
- Serve immediately with fresh strawberries, graham crackers, cake cubes, or your favorite dippers.
Notes
Variations: Swap plain yogurt for vanilla yogurt to add sweetness, or use blueberry preserves to make a blueberry cheesecake dip. Leftovers will keep refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition (per 1/3 cup serving)
Approximate values: 103 calories, 3 g fat, 3.5 g protein, 16.5 g carbohydrates, 16 g sugar, 100 mg sodium.