Description
This Strawberry Shortcake Dessert Dip is a creamy, sweet treat perfect for summer parties or casual gatherings. Made with cream cheese, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries, it combines the flavors of classic strawberry shortcake into a delicious, easy-to-make dip. Serve with crushed cookies, graham crackers, or fresh fruit for a crowd-pleasing dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Dip
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
Mix-ins
- 1 1/2 cups diced fresh strawberries
- 1 cup crushed shortbread cookies or graham crackers
For Serving
- Extra strawberries
- Extra crushed cookies or graham crackers
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add sugar and vanilla: Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese, mixing well until fully combined and smooth.
- Whip cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, creating a light and airy texture.
- Fold whipped cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, blending carefully to keep the mixture light and fluffy.
- Add strawberries and cookies: Stir in the diced fresh strawberries and half of the crushed cookies, incorporating them evenly throughout the dip.
- Assemble and garnish: Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and smooth the top. Sprinkle the remaining crushed cookies over the dip and garnish with extra strawberries for a colorful presentation.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve with extra cookies, graham crackers, or fresh fruit for dipping.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half the cream cheese with Greek yogurt.
- Swirl in strawberry jam for added sweetness and extra strawberry flavor.
- This dip is best served the same day but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Dip
- Method: No-Bake, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
