Description
A quick and delicious Cheesecake Fruit Dip that combines creamy cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and natural sweeteners for a healthier twist on a classic dessert dip. Perfect for serving with graham crackers and fresh fruit, this recipe takes only minutes to prepare and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Cheesecake Dip
- 1 cup cottage cheese (preferably good culture 2% low fat)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
Toppings & Serving
- 4 tbsp strawberry preserves
- Graham crackers
- Fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Place the cottage cheese, plain Greek yogurt, pure maple syrup, and vanilla bean paste into a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are well combined.
- Chill the Dip: Transfer the blended mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the dip to set slightly, if time permits.
- Add Toppings: Spoon the strawberry preserves on top of the chilled dip. Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the preserves into the surface, creating a marbled effect.
- Serve: Serve the cheesecake fruit dip with graham crackers and fresh strawberries for dipping. Enjoy immediately or keep chilled until ready to serve.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, ensure the cottage cheese is well blended before adding other ingredients.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey or agave nectar for different sweetness profiles.
- Feel free to swap strawberry preserves with other fruit preserves like raspberry or blueberry.
- Keep the dip refrigerated until serving to maintain its freshness and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
