Easy & Healthy Cheesecake Dip Recipe for Fruit

Why You'll Love This Cheesecake Fruit Dip

• A simple dessert dip with only 5 simple ingredients!
• This creamy dip is a low-carb, zero sugar, and keto-friendly dessert.
• Pair it with apple slices and make it into a healthy snack, just like our apple nachos!

Ingredients and Substitutions

Here are the ingredients you need to make this recipe. Reference the recipe card at the bottom for exact measurements and the notes below for substitution ideas.

• Regular cream cheese. Use Neufchatel cheese or light cream cheese for a low fat version.
• Greek yogurt. Nonfat, plain yogurt has the lowest sugar and high protein for this healthy cheesecake dip. Sour cream may be substituted.
• Powdered Monk Fruit Sweetener. This zero-sugar sweetener helps to add sweetness without added sugars. It helps to keep this recipe low-carb and keto-friendly. Powdered stevia may be substituted.
• Lemon juice. Fresh lemon juice helps to cut the sweetness and balance the dairy.
• Vanilla extract. Vanilla extract enhances the flavor and complements the rich flavor of the cream cheese.

How to Make This Healthy Cheesecake Dip Recipe

Below are step-by-step instructions for how to cook this recipe with the best results. The recipe card at the bottom shows the exact cooking time and temperatures.

1. Place the softened cream cheese into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whisk for 3-5 minutes or until the cream cheese is whipped and fluffy.
2. Scrape down the sides if needed. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and return the bowl to the stand mixer.
3. Whisk the cream cheese yogurt mixture on medium speed for 1-3 minutes or until the remaining ingredients are well incorporated with no lumps.
4. Scrape down the sides and add the healthy cheesecake dip to a serving bowl for eating.

Serving Recommendations

• Serve healthy cheesecake dip with fresh fruit such as fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, apple slices, pears, or your favorite fruit.
• Graham crackers, vanilla wafers, animal crackers, or your favorite cookie pairs for a delicious party dessert.`
• Salty items such as pretzels make a great sweet and salty flavor combination.

Recipe Variations

• Strawberry: Stir in some fresh strawberry puree to create a strawberry cheesecake dip.
• High-protein: For high protein healthy cheesecake dip, add your favorite protein powder. Note, that you may have to add milk to thin the dip if the protein powder makes it too thick.
• Chocolate cheesecake dip: Stir in one tablespoon or more of cocoa powder.
• Natural sweetener: For a natural sweetener with sugar, try substituting maple syrup or monk fruit sweetener.

Expert Tips

• Ensure that the cream cheese or Neufchatel cheese is softened to room temperature. This will make sure that the dip is smooth with no lumps.
• Use a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment or a food processor to incorporate the ingredients easily.
• Store in an airtight container or in a container covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to one week.