Cheesecake Dip
on Jul 03, 2014, Updated Sep 07, 2024
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Cheesecake lovers unite with this quick, easy and oh so creamy Homemade Cheesecake Dip. It has five ingredients and takes less than five minutes to whip together.
I’m always on the hunt for simply recipes to take to baby showers, luncheons, parties, or cook-outs and this recipe fits the bill. It tastes amazing and you can serve it with whatever you have in the house. This is a recipe that I like to have all of the ingredients on hand so I can whip it up at a moments notice.
Cheesecake dip is so fast to make. You simply combine the cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla and lemon juice together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Then chill and serve. So easy and really tasty. My shortbread cookies or easy homemade graham crackers are perfect for dipping in it!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This dip is great for any social event as well as an after school snack for kiddos.
- I don’t know any child that does’t like to dip (and double dip) into something yummy.
- It comes together so fast in just 5 minutes!
Recipe Ingredients
- Cream cheese
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Vanilla extract
- Lemon juice
- Things for dipping – Butter cookies, graham crackers, pretzels, animal crackers, fruit
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities
How to Make Cheesecake Dip
Step #1. Add the cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and lemon juice and beat until well combined.
Step #2. Continue to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Chill until you are ready to serve.
Recipe FAQs
We loved dipping butter waffle cookies in it. It would also be perfect with graham crackers, animal crackers, vanilla wafers, pretzels or even fruit (grapes and apples are particularly good). The choice is yours.
Store the cheesecake dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can also freeze this dip for a couple of months-just thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
The purpose of cream cheese being at room temperature is so it will mix in smoothly with the other ingredients. Cream cheese has a high fat content and it will only take around 30 minutes to be at room temp. If you want to speed up the process you can cut the cream cheese into smaller cubes and lay them out on a plate.
Expert Tips
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to room temperature before mixing. This helps prevent lumps and creates a smooth, creamy texture.
- Beat the mixture for at least 2 minutes until it’s light and fluffy, which will give the dip a creamier and airier consistency.
- You can use reduced fat cream cheese in this recipe with no issues.
- For extra texture, fold in ingredients like mini chocolate chips, crushed graham crackers, or caramel swirls after beating the mixture.
How to Serve and Store Cheesecake Dip
Fresh fruit such as strawberries, apple slices, grapes, and assorted cookies like shortbread cookies, graham crackers vanilla wafers, or pretzels go great with this dip. Pound cake cubes, angel food cake, or mini waffles for a decadent dipping experience. Some other easy potluck dishes are black bean dip, loaded baked potato chip dip, hummus platter, mini baked corn dogs, or parmesan pretzel bites with parmesan dipping sauce.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. Stir before serving again. Cheesecake dip can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 2 month. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then whisk to restore the creamy texture before serving.
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Cheese Cake Dip
Ingredients
- 1 package ( 8 ounce) of cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Things for dipping: butter cookies, graham crackers, pretzels, animal crackers, fruit
Instructions
- In a large bowl add the cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and lemon juice and beat until well combined. Continue to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Chill until you are ready to serve.
- Keep any leftovers in an air-tight container in the fridge.
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Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to room temperature before mixing. This helps prevent lumps and creates a smooth, creamy texture.
- Beat the mixture for at least 2 minutes until it’s light and fluffy, which will give the dip a creamier and airier consistency.
- You can use reduced fat cream cheese in this recipe with no issues.
- For extra texture, fold in ingredients like mini chocolate chips, crushed graham crackers, or caramel swirls after beating the mixture.
The sweetened condensed milk is the sugar, don’t use evaporated milk. It won’t work.
My husband was having a sweet tooth but there was nothing in the house and neither of us wanted to go to the store. Made this and it was an instant hit.
does anyone know how many ppl this will serve?
Nutrition info panel says 6
Just made this added a dash of cinnamon. Fabulous.
I’m so in love with this. And your photos are just stunning!! Pinned!
Gotta love simple, but delicious recipes. What a cool idea… a cheesecake dip! Must also try the raspberry version. Have a great 4th of July!
Thanks Michael! And great blog BTW, great to see more Dad’s out there 🙂