Gingerbread Cheesecake Dip Recipe
This Gingerbread Cheesecake Dip is a festive, creamy treat perfect for holiday gatherings. Combining classic gingerbread spices with rich cream cheese and a touch of molasses, it’s a flavorful dip ideal for serving with graham crackers, gingerbread cookies, apple slices, or pretzels. Quick to prepare with no baking required, this dip offers a delightful twist on traditional cheesecake flavors in a spreadable form.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 1 8-ounce brick cream cheese, full fat, room temperature
- ¼ cup molasses (use ⅛ cup if you prefer a milder flavor)
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup Cool Whip from a tub (not a can)
For Serving
- Graham crackers
- Gingerbread cookies
- Apple slices
- Pretzels
Instructions
- Beat Cream Cheese: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer for about 2 minutes until it becomes light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the dip.
- Add Sweeteners and Spices: Incorporate the molasses, light brown sugar, and powdered sugar into the cream cheese and blend for another minute. Then add the ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves, mixing again until well combined.
- Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold in the Cool Whip from the tub until all ingredients are fully combined and the dip is creamy and light.
- Serve: Serve the dip immediately or chill it in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving to enhance flavors. Pair with graham crackers, gingerbread cookies, apple slices, or pretzels for dipping.
Notes
- For a less intense molasses flavor, reduce molasses to ⅛ cup as suggested.
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the dip.
- This dip can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Use fresh spices for the best flavor in this dip.
- Chilling the dip enhances the flavor and texture.
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