Cherry Cheesecake Dip
Melena
This creamy Cherry Cheesecake Dip is the no-bake dessert everyone’s obsessed with! Smooth, fluffy, and topped with sweet-tart cherries, it’s perfect for parties, holidays, or a cozy night in. Serve it with graham crackers, cookies, or fruit — total crowd-pleaser!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
- For the Cheesecake Base:
- 8 oz 225 g cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whipped topping or heavy cream whipped
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Topping:
- 1 can 21 oz cherry pie filling or 2 cups fresh cherries
- Optional: lemon zest graham cracker crumbs, or chocolate shavings
Make the Creamy Base
Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla until totally combined. Gently fold in whipped topping for a fluffy, mousse-like texture.
Add the Cherry Magic
Spread the cheesecake base into a serving bowl. Spoon cherry pie filling on top and smooth it out (or swirl it for a pretty marble look).
Chill & Serve
Pop it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve with graham crackers, cookies, pretzels, or fruit — whatever your heart desires!
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Use room temp cream cheese for that silky texture.
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Adjust sweetness depending on your cherry filling.
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Chill before serving so it firms up nicely.
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Make it ahead — it tastes even better after resting!