Star Spangled Cheesecake Dip (Printable View)
Creamy cheesecake dip with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and star sprinkles—serve with crackers or pretzels.
# Ingredient List:
→ Cheesecake Base
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream
03 - 3/4 cup powdered sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Toppings
05 - 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
06 - 1/2 cup blueberries
07 - 1/4 cup raspberries
08 - 2 tablespoons patriotic star sprinkles
→ Dippers
09 - Graham crackers
10 - Vanilla wafers
11 - Pretzel sticks
# How to Make It:
01 - In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese using an electric mixer or hand whisk until completely smooth.
02 - Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture is cohesive and creamy.
03 - In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream to stiff peaks using an electric mixer or whisk.
04 - Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a rubber spatula until fully combined and fluffy.
05 - Smooth the cheesecake mixture evenly into a shallow serving dish.
06 - Arrange sliced strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries over the surface in a flag pattern or scatter for a festive presentation.
07 - Sprinkle patriotic star sprinkles evenly across the top for decorative flair.
08 - Serve immediately with graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or pretzel sticks for dipping.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Your friends will think you spent hours making it, but it takes only 15 minutes.
- The combination of tangy cheesecake and bright fresh berries tastes like a summer party in every bite.
02 -
- Don’t skip bringing the cream cheese to room temperature or you’ll be chasing lumps forever.
- Decorate just before serving or the berries may start to bleed into the creamy base after a while.
03 -
- Rinse and dry your berries thoroughly to prevent the dip from getting runny.
- Chill your whisk and bowl before whipping cream for sky-high peaks every time.