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    Strawberry Cream Cheese Dip

    Published: Dec 27, 2020 · Modified: Jan 26, 2022 by Kristi · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This ridiculously easy and healthier strawberry cream cheese recipe calls for just three ingredients and is ready in five minutes. Serve it as a strawberry cream cheese dip for fresh fruit, veggies, crackers, and pretzels. Or use it as a spread to top a piece of toast for an easy breakfast for kids. Yum!

    strawberry dipped in strawberry cream cheese dip

    Make snack time fun. Try singing, "when I dip, you dip, we dip" as you serve this!

    Seriously, though, this dip is so good that my youngest prefers to have this served with a spoon. Not kidding!

    For more recipes that contain fresh fruit, check out my Easy and Delicious Easy and Delicious Mango Avocado Toast, Lemon Blueberry Muffin, and Zucchini Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin recipes.

    Why This Recipe is so Great

    Treat your kids with this strawberry cream cheese dip. They will never know it only took you five minutes to make! This is a perfect way to change up their snacks and meals!

    • Three Ingredients.
    • Easy recipe that takes just five minutes.
    • It's a delicious dip that kids love.

    Ingredient Notes

    strawberry cream cheese dip ingredients, labeled
    • Fresh Strawberries Naturally sweet, these pretty, heart-shaped berries are high in vitamin C, antioxidants, vitamins, manganese, folate, fiber, and more.
    • Strawberry Fruit spread Used to add natural sweetness and smooth out the texture. Using fruit-based fruit spread with little added sugar will minimize added sugars. I use Small Batch Kitchen's Balsamic Strawberry Fruit Spread (not sponsored, it's just really good!) or Trader Joe's Organic Strawberry Fruit Spread in this recipe.
    • Cream Cheese Used for flavor and texture. Less-fat cream cheese and Neufchatel cheese are lower in saturated fat than regular cream cheese. All three options work well in this recipe. And, cream cheese offers about one gram of protein per tablespoon.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    strawberry cream cheese in a food processor, top view

    Here's a quick overview of how to make this delicious dip. For the full list of ingredients and instructions, scroll down to the recipe.

    1. Using a food processor, simply blend the strawberry fruit spread, cream cheese and strawberries together.

    That's it! I mean, how much easier can it get?!

    Serving Suggestions

    • Serve this delicious dip with apple slices, strawberries, jicama sticks, cheese sticks, carrot sticks, or pretzels for dipping.
    • Make mini 'tea sandwiches' for your kids by spreading a thin layer of this yummy dip on a piece of whole grain bread. Sandwich it with a layer of thinly sliced strawberries or banana and a sprinkle with hemp hearts. Trim the crusts and cut into pieces.
    • Let this dip serve as a strawberry cream cheese spread and top a piece of whole grain toast with it for breakfast.
    • Top graham cracker squares with this dip and serve it as a simple dessert.
    • Give your kids some 'power' by asking them what they'd like to dip in it!

    Expert Tips

    • To increase the sweetness of this recipe, add more fruit spread, not more strawberries. Adding more strawberries will water down the dip.
    • To get chunks of strawberry in the dip, wait to add the strawberries. Once the cream cheese and fruit spread are blended well, add the strawberries. Then, pulse until desired consistency is reached.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I use low-fat cream cheese?

    Yes, as long as your kids won't mind a thinner dip.

    Can I use strawberry preserves or strawberry jam instead of strawberry fruit spread?

    Yes, absolutely. The biggest difference between jams, jellies, and preserves is how much fruit is used to process it. Using a thinner jam (like freezer jam) will produce a thinner dip.

    Use what you have (and what your kids enjoy).

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    Did your kids love this delicious strawberry cream cheese dip? Please leave a 5-star rating below or a review in the comments section!

    Don't forget to snap a pic of their delicious dip and tag @carrots.and.cookies on Instagram so I can see it. Enjoy!

    strawberry cream cheese dip on a spoon

    Strawberry Cream Cheese Dip

    Kristi
    This ridiculously easy and healthy strawberry cream cheese recipe calls for just three ingredients and is ready in five minutes. Serve it as a strawberry cream cheese dip for fresh fruit or use it to top a piece of toast for an easy and healthy breakfast or snack for kids.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 ounces
    Calories 69 kcal

    Equipment

    • Food processor

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 oz cream cheese Softened to room temperature. See notes.
    • 3 tablespoon strawberry fruit spread See notes.
    • 5 strawberries, fresh About half of a cup, washed. Stems removed.

    Instructions
     

    • Cut cream cheese into four pieces.
    • Blend all ingredients together in a food processer until desired consistency is reached.
    • Store in an airtight container. Keep refrigerated. Use within 3-4 days.

    Notes

    Neufchatel, less-fat cream cheese, and regular cream cheese all work well in this recipe. Nutrition information is calculated using low-fat cream cheese.
    My favorite strawberry fruit spread to use in this recipe is Strawberry Balsamic Fruit Spread by Small Batch Kitchen. I also love to use Trader Joe's Organic Strawberry Fruit Spread or Crofter's strawberry fruit spread.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 69kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 92mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 106IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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