Sweet Cream Cheese Dip
This sweet cream cheese dip is the perfect sweet treat for any occasion! Made with just 4 simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese softened (½ package (125g), brick-style)
- 2 tablespoons butter melted (or softened)
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar also known as confectioners' sugar
- Milk (optional), for thinning the consistency
Instructions
- Add the softened cream cheese to a medium-sized mixing bowl, then add the butter and vanilla extract.
- Beat the butter and cream cheese together using an electric hand mixer on low-medium speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Once the mixture is smooth and lump-free, add in the powdered sugar.
- Mix on low speed until the powdered sugar is fully incorporated and no lumps remain.
- Taste and check the consistency. If a thinner consistency is desired, add a small splash of milk and mix well. Add milk, a very small amount at a time, until the dip is the perfect consistency (keep in mind that it will become firm after refrigeration).
- Serve with fresh fruit, graham crackers, or your favorite dippable desserts.
- Transfer leftovers to an airtight container. Keep refrigerated.
Notes
Storage: Leftovers can be kept in a tightly closed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The dip will stiffen once chilled; set the dip out at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving if desired.
Softened cream cheese: It’s very important to use cream cheese that has been softened at room temperature for about 2 hours. Cold cream cheese is not easy to whip, and is often very lumpy. If you forgot to set it out, you can heat it in 10-15 second intervals in the microwave, or submerge it in a sealed ziplock bag in warm water for about 10-15 minutes.
Butter: Softened butter works best, but if you forgot to take out some butter, you can quickly melt some in the microwave. It works just as well! Just make sure to allow it to cool back down for a few minutes.
Variations:
- Cannoli dip: Add 2-3 tablespoons of mini chocolate chips to the cream cheese dip and fold them in gently. Serve with broken waffle cones, graham crackers, waffle crisps (or stroopwaffles).
- Cheesecake dip: Top with sliced strawberries and a generous sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs. Serve with graham crackers.
Nutrition
Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 27mg | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.03mg