Cherry Cheesecake Dip w/Homemade Topping
Sweetened cream cheese and whipped cream are combined then topped with homemade cherry pie filling in this super easy dessert that everyone loves!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 158kcal
Ingredients
For the cherry topping:
- 4 cups frozen cherries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
For the cheesecake filling:
- 1 8 oz. package cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, stir together the 4 cups frozen cherries, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/4 cup water, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, 5-10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until cooled completely.
- With an electric mixer, beat 1 8 oz. package cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
- In a medium bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly in a pie plate or shallow bowl. Spread the cherry pie filling over cheesecake layer.
- Serve immediately with cookies, graham crackers, etc. Or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g