Cheesecake Dip

Cheesecake Dip tastes exactly like cheesecake… without the need to bake a single thing. Creamy, tart and balanced, this dessert dip calls for just FOUR ingredients. Pair it with your favorite dippers—Graham crackers, fruit, pretzels and more—to serve. It’s ready in less than 10 minutes, too, so it’s great for easy entertaining for both kids and adults. Makes 6-8 servings, but can easily be doubled.

Close up of cheesecake dip with chocolate chips and dippers

Hi, hello. I am on a dessert dip spree, and there is no stopping me!

Ever since I updated my Chocolate Cheesecake Dip recipe, I couldn’t stop thinking about transforming it into a classic Cheesecake Dip… and here we are, months later, with that recipe.

You’re welcome, world.

Why I love this recipe:

If you are a cheesecake lover, but don’t like the idea of spending hours preparing, baking and chilling a cheesecake, this dessert dip recipe is for you.

While I love a slice of cheesecake, let’s be real: I’m never going to make it at home because I am too lazy and not dedicated enough to make one.

However, Cheesecake Dip is right up my alley. All I need is 10 minutes (or less!) to make this creamy, tangy dip that tastes exactly like a cheesecake!

This is brilliant for the easiest entertaining because it’s ready so quickly. Also, I feel like I need to point out that my kids were obsessed with these flavors. (So was I. Obviously.)

Also, you can pair it with basically any dipper you’ve got on hand, and it tastes like a party. I love this dip, and so will you!

Other easy desserts that are great for entertaining: Snickerdoodle Bars | Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars | Valentine’s Day Dessert Board | Dessert Nachos | Funfetti Sugar Cookie Bars | Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites

Looking for sweet tooth inspiration? Head on over to my Dessert Recipe Index for some ideas.

Ingredients for cheesecake dip in bowls on marble

What you need to make this recipe

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In addition to the tools above, you’re going to need some ingredients to make this dessert dip, too.

  • Cream cheese—I always recommend using the full fat variety of this for the most flavor
  • Milk—I used 2% milk in this recipe, but you can use what you’ve got on hand. The cream cheese provides more than enough creaminess, so if you want to use a lower fat milk, have at it.  We’re using milk in this recipe to thin out the cream cheese and make it more of a dip consistency.
  • Powdered sugar—also known as confectioner’s sugar. This provides sweetness, along with the melted chocolate.
  • Vanilla extract—if you’ve got the real deal at home, use it. It adds beautiful flavor to this dessert dip!

And of course, you’ll need a few dippers, as well. You can have as many or as few as you want, so feel free to have fun with it, especially if you’re hosting friends and sharing this with them.

Here are some of our favorite dippers for this Cheesecake Dip:

  • Strawberries
  • Raspberries
  • Graham crackers (the regular honey kind, the cinnamon-sugar kind or even the chocolate ones!)
  • Cookies, like animal crackers, vanilla wafers, Oreos, etc.
  • Cinnamon sugar pita chips
  • Pretzel Crisps or even soft, homemade pretzels

Variations on this Cheesecake Dip:

  • Sprinkle chocolate chips on top of the dip before serving to add a hint of chocolate flavor! You could also do this with sprinkles, too. (If you like sprinkles, though, check out my Funfetti Dip recipe.)
  • Serve Cherry Pie Filling* (affiliate link) over the cheesecake dip to make a cherry cheesecake dip. You could do the same with strawberry pie filling or even blueberry pie filling, if you like that combination of flavors.
  • Swirl a little pumpkin puree into the dip to make it a Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip!
Collage showing how to mix and blend cheesecake dip

How to make Cheesecake Dip

In a large glass bowl, beat the cream cheese with the milk until nice and smooth. It is super important for them both to be at room temperature to have the creamiest texture.

Next, add in powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Blend until well-combined.

And that’s it.

Serve with your favorite dippers—crispy pretzels (or soft pretzels!), Graham crackers, fruit, etc.

The sky is the limit to what you can pair with this dip, so have fun with it and choose dippers that you personally enjoy!

Cheesecake dip in a bowl with cookies, fruit and other dippers

Erin’s Easy Entertaining Tips

Cheesecake Dip is super fun to serve when you’re hosting guests for a variety of occasions. Need an easy dipper for kids and mamas to enjoy during a playdate? This is it. Want a little sweet treat for the end of a backyard barbecue? This would be perfect.

This dessert dip is truly fabulous for entertaining because it takes so few ingredients and about 5 minutes of your time to mix together.

If we’re hosting friends or family and want to serve this dip, here are some things I suggest:

  • Double the recipe for a crowd. We’ve hosted friends and served this as an easy entertaining dessert. Three of us have taken down this dip without an issue, and with our kids running around, it was gone in no time flat.
  • Make it in advance. Since this keeps well in the fridge, make it a day or two in advance so all you have to do is remove the chocolate dip from the fridge 30 minutes before you plan on serving it.
  • Offer all kinds of dippers. Depending on who you’re hosting, you might want more or less of some dips. For us, we went about 50/50 fruit and pretzels/cookies/crackers, but do whatever works best for you!
A strawberry dips into cheesecake dip

Frequently Asked Questions

What is cheesecake dip?

It’s a fun twist on a traditional cheesecake that takes significantly less time. It’s also a no bake dessert! This cheesecake dip has the tangy flavor of a classic cheesecake and is made for dipping.

How do I soften cream cheese quickly?

Place your foil-wrapped cream cheese on a plate. Heat water in a liquid measuring cup in the microwave until the water is almost boiling. Dump out the water and wipe any droplets off the glass, then place it over the cream cheese on a plate. This will soften the cream cheese quickly! If it’s not softened in 5-10 minutes, repeat the process of heating up the water.

A pretzel holds a bite of cheesecake dip

Quick tips and tricks for the best Cheesecake Dip

  • Room temperature ingredients are best. The cream cheese won’t blend as easily if it’s cold from the fridge. It’s easy if the milk is also close to room temp, too.
  • Store this Cheesecake Dip in an airtight food storage container in the refrigerator for up to a week! High fives for being able to make this dip well in advance so you don’t have to fret the day of your gathering.

Other sweet dip recipes you might enjoy:

Close up of cheesecake dip with chocolate chips and dippers
Yield: 6 servings

Cheesecake Dip

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Cheesecake Dip tastes exactly like cheesecake… without the need to bake a single thing. Creamy, tart and balanced, this dessert dip calls for just FOUR ingredients. Pair it with your favorite dippers—Graham crackers, fruit, pretzels and more—to serve. It’s ready in less than 10 minutes, too, so it’s great for easy entertaining for both kids and adults.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened and at room temperature
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Dippers

  • Graham crackers
  • Animal crackers
  • Oreos
  • Nilla Wafers
  • Pretzel Thins or pretzels
  • Strawberries
  • Raspberries

Instructions

  1. Measure out the cream cheese and milk in a large bowl.
  2. Mix the two ingredients together using a hand mixer, bending until smooth and creamy. (This step will be easier if they both are at room temperature.)
  3. Sprinkle in the powdered sugar and add the vanilla extract, mixing with the hand mixer until smooth.
  4. Serve with your favorite fruits, crispy pretzels, Graham crackers or cookies.

Notes

Variations on this Cheesecake Dip:

  1. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top of the dip before serving to add a hint of chocolate flavor! You could also do this with sprinkles, too. (If you like sprinkles, though, check out my Funfetti Dip recipe.)
  2. Serve Cherry Pie Filling over the chocolate dip to make a chocolate-cherry dessert situation. You could do the same with strawberry pie filling or even blueberry pie filling, if you like that combination of flavors.
  3. Swirl a little pumpkin puree into the dip to make it a Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip!

How to store: Place the dip in an airtight food container and store in the fridge. It will last for up to a week.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 318Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 299mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 1gSugar: 26gProtein: 4g

Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate.

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