Description
Strawberry cream cheese dip delivers a delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors perfect for summer gatherings. Fresh strawberries and creamy cheese create an irresistible treat you’ll want to savor with graham crackers or fresh fruit.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups frozen whole strawberries
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) package cream cheese
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
Liquid Ingredient:
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend frozen strawberries, granulated sugar, and balsamic vinegar, allowing the mixture to naturally defrost for approximately 45 minutes at room temperature.
- Using a fork or potato masher, gently crush the strawberries into a rustic, chunky consistency, ensuring some textural integrity remains.
- Transfer a full block of cream cheese (/ 226 grams) onto a decorative serving platter, positioning it centrally.
- Carefully spoon the macerated strawberry mixture directly over the cream cheese, allowing the vibrant red sauce to cascade elegantly across the surface.
- Delicately garnish the dip with freshly sliced fresh basil leaves, cut into thin, elegant ribbons to enhance visual appeal and provide a subtle herbaceous note.
- Accompany the dip with an assortment of crisp crackers or warm, golden-brown pita chips for optimal dipping experience.
- Store any remaining dip in an airtight container within the refrigerator, consuming within 2-3 days for maximum flavor and freshness.
Notes
- Sweet and tangy strawberry sauce adds vibrant flavor to creamy cream cheese base.
- Balsamic vinegar deepens strawberry’s natural sweetness, creating complex taste profile.
- Letting frozen strawberries thaw slowly helps develop rich, intense fruit flavors.
- Fresh basil provides unexpected herbal note that elevates entire dip’s sophistication.
- Perfect make-ahead appetizer that impresses guests with minimal preparation time.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg