Do you love cheesecake? Then get your cheesecake fix with this skinny cheesecake dip that uses low-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt.
Serve it with strawberries or cookies for a simple dessert that the whole table will want to try. Or just serve it with a spoon and dig in!
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Simple desserts you can make ahead and keep in the refrigerator are great to have on hand. My no-egg chocolate mousse, chocolate chip cookie bars, and panna cotta all fit the bill. But nothing is easier than a cheesecake dip.
❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- Simple ingredients. You only need 5 ingredients to make this dip, and you might already have them all in your pantry.
- Fast and easy. Make it in 5 minutes.
- Make-ahead friendly. Scoop into an airtight container and save in the refrigerator for several days.
- Party perfect. This is ideal for a dinner party. Some guests might only want fruit, and others get to have this extra treat.
🧅 Main Ingredients + Notes
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This list only covers ingredients that require some notes. For all of the ingredients, measurements, and directions, go to the Recipe Card at the bottom of this post.
- Cream cheese - I use low-fat cream cheese when making this dip, but you can use full-fat if you prefer that. The most important thing is to make sure it's plain cream cheese. I haven't tried this recipe using whipped cream cheese.
- Monk fruit sweetener - If you use sugar, start with 75% of the amount called for, and add additional sugar to taste.
- Greek yogurt - It's important to use this thicker yogurt. Regular yogurt and low-fat yogurts are too thin IMO. I use plain, but vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt is fine.
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🧊 Can I make this dish ahead?
Yes. Store this dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
💡Ideas for Possible Variations
- I've not used flavored cream cheeses in this recipe, but if you want, experiment with fruit-flavored cream cheese products such as strawberry, blueberry, and mixed fruit.
- I've also seen honey pecan cream cheese that would work well in this recipe.
- Use honey as the sweetener in place of Monk fruit or granulated cane sugar.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Whole strawberries
Graham crackers
Oreo cookies
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Skinny Yogurt Cheesecake Dip
Equipment
- hand-held mixer
Ingredients
- 4 ounces low-fat cream cheese room temperature
- 1 ½ tablespoons Monk fruit sweetener or granulated sugar - see Ingredient Notes
- ½ tablespoon Greek yogurt, plain
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a medium bowl. Using a hand mixer, whip the ingredients together until you have a creamy dip.
- It's not necessary, but if you like this dip chilled, cover and slide into the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ingredient Notes
- Cream cheese - I use low-fat cream cheese when making this dip, but you can use full-fat if you prefer that. The most important thing is to make sure it's plain cream cheese. I haven't tried this recipe using whipped cream cheese.
- Monk fruit sweetener - If you use sugar, start with 75% of the amount called for, and add additional sugar to taste.
- Greek yogurt - It's important to use this thicker yogurt. Regular yogurt and low-fat yogurts are too thin IMO. I use plain, but vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt is fine.
Liz@Virtually Homemade
This looks so yummy and summery! A great healthy option. Fun doing Summer Soiree with you:)
Suzanne
Such a perfect light summer dessert or snack Susan. It would satisfy the cheesecake craving without all the calories and fat. Love it.
Doktorskaya
Simple and healthy recipe.
Treats for adults and children.
Thanks for the info