Description
This Strawberry Shortcake Dessert Dip is a creamy, no-bake treat blending softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and whipped topping with fresh strawberries and crushed shortbread cookies. Perfect for an easy and delicious dessert or party dip, it offers the flavors of classic strawberry shortcake in a quick and versatile spread.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Base
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
Mix-ins
- 1 cup diced fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup crushed shortbread cookies or pound cake cubes
For Garnish and Serving
- Additional strawberries, chopped, for garnish
- Additional crushed shortbread cookies for garnish
- Shortbread cookies, graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or fresh fruit for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps for the perfect dip texture.
- Add Sweeteners and Flavor: Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and beat again until everything is fully combined and the mixture is smooth.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula. This lightens the dip and adds fluffiness.
- Incorporate Strawberries and Cookies: Stir in the diced fresh strawberries and half of the crushed shortbread cookies to evenly distribute the flavors and texture throughout the dip.
- Chill and Garnish: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Sprinkle the top with the remaining crushed cookies and a few extra chopped strawberries for an attractive garnish. Chill the dip for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Serve: Serve chilled with an assortment of shortbread cookies, graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or fresh fruit for dipping.
Notes
- For a sweeter dip, add a tablespoon of strawberry jam to the cream cheese mixture.
- This dip can be layered like a trifle with additional cake and strawberries for a fancier presentation.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
