Description
This creamy and delicious Cheesecake Dip is a perfect dessert or party appetizer that combines smooth cream cheese, sweet sugar, and fluffy Cool Whip for a light and irresistible treat. Easy to make and sure to please any crowd, it can be served with fresh fruit, graham crackers, or pretzels for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8-ounce tub) Cool Whip, thawed
Optional Garnish
- 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, granulated sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth using a hand mixer or a stand mixer with a whisk attachment. This step ensures the base of the dip is creamy and free of lumps.
- Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold the thawed Cool Whip into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined, maintaining a light and airy texture.
- Chill the Dip: Transfer the mixture into a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld and the dip to firm up slightly.
- Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle the top with optional graham cracker crumbs for added texture and flavor. Serve with fresh fruit, graham crackers, or pretzels for dipping.
Notes
- Serve with fresh fruit such as strawberries, apple slices, or grapes for a fresh contrast.
- Graham crackers or pretzels add a nice crunchy dipping option.
- Chilling time improves texture and flavor blending, but can be adjusted as needed.
- For a lower-fat version, try using light cream cheese and light Cool Whip alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4.5g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
