Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Fruit Dip

3/20/19

Cheesecake fruit dip is a healthy treat when it is lightened up with Greek yogurt. Only three ingredients (plus whatever you choose for dipping) make this cheesecake dip a quick and easy snack hack to whip up for the kids after school. Make a small batch to serve one or two or make it full-size as one of the best gluten-free dessert dips for a party. Everyone will love this Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Fruit Dip recipe, especially when you dress it up with your favorite frozen or canned fruit.

Disclaimer: This recipe was developed through a sponsored partnership with Dole Packaged Foods. As always, all opinions are my own.

This has not been a good winter. I’m thrilled that it seems to finally be over. Now I know many places were colder and snowier than Maryland, so I guess I shouldn’t complain. But here it was just gross. Even the snow days weren’t really snow days. They were cold, wet, icy days.

Alas, that meant no snowball fights, no snowmen, no snow angels, and no sending the kids outside so I could get some work done.

So what did it mean?

Snacks. Lots and lots of snacks. Good thing I am a snack hack master!

Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Dip

Not only are snacks my jam, but cheesecake that isn’t really cheesecake but it also healthier than cheesecake is my jam. I make a mean Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie. I turn cheesecake into a summertime treat with Banana Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Frozen Yogurt Pops. And for a fun snack for this kiddos, I love making these Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Apple Nachos.

So naturally, I also turn cheesecake into a yummy cream cheese dip! And while I love Strawberry Chocolate Chip Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Dip, I knew I needed something even faster and easier!

How to make a fruit dip with cream cheese and Greek yogurt…

• Let your cream cheese soften to room temperature. While not essential, having your yogurt at room temperature will ensure your dip has the smoothest, creamiest texture.
• Stir together cream cheese and vanilla Greek yogurt.
• Add your favorite fruit topping. I like to used my favorite Dole thawed frozen fruit or drained canned or jarred fruit.
• You can make enough for one or two as a quick snack for yourself or the kids.
• Or make a larger batch to set out at a party. Use one topping for the entire thing, or use a few different fruits so everyone can dip into their favorite section.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.

What can you use as a topping for Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Fruit Dip?

While cheesecake dip is certainly delicious on its own, you can make it even better with fruit on top. Because who doesn’t love fruit-topped cheesecake? So I just go to my freezer or pantry because I always have fruit from Dole Packaged Foods on hand in my freezer or pantry.

• Frozen Fruit – thaw your favorite frozen fruit, like dark sweet cherries, sliced strawberries, blueberries, or mixed berries to put on your dip.
• Canned Fruit or Jarred Fruit – drain pineapple tidbits, drain and chop sliced peaches, or even try some mango.
• Fruit Bowls – it doesn’t can easier than just opening one of these pantry staples, like diced peaches, tropical fruit, or even diced apples or pears (pro tip: add a pinch of cinnamon into your cheesecake dip with these).

What can you dip into cheesecake dip?

• To keep this as a healthy snack, I like to this as a fresh fruit dip. Sliced apples or pears, strawberries, even banana slices (as long as they are too ripe and soft) are a perfect choice. A little tip is to save the juice from draining the pineapple to dip your apple slices and bananas. This will keep them from turning brown, but it isn’t bitter like lemon juice.
• You could even try dried fruit, like Dole California Whole Pitted Dates.
• Pretzels are perfect if you love the sweet and salty combination.
• And to really get the full cheesecake effect like the classic graham cracker crust, graham crackers are always delicious.

I am proud to be partnering with Dole Packaged Foods to create recipes featuring their highest quality and GMO-free fruits and veggies. You can always find Dole in my freezer and pantry, and often in #BugsLunchbox. I am thrilled to share ways to use their products to make it easy to get more fruits and veggies in your diet in a no-fuss way. Find out more about their products by following Dole Sunshine on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.

What are some other easy snack hacks you can make with Dole Packaged Foods?

• Four-Ingredient Fruit Yogurt Snack Hack
• Cranberry Orange Cream Cheese
• Pineapple Coconut Energy Balls
• Pistachio Cream Cheese Stuffed Dates
• Frozen Yogurt Cups from Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
• Peach Frozen Yogurt from Tastes Better from Scratch

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Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Fruit Dip Recipe

This three-ingredient cheesecake dip will be a lifesaver when you need a fast and healthy snack. Make a small batch when those afternoon hunger pangs strike you or the kids. Or try the full-size version to bring along when you have a last-minute party invitation or want a quick treat to feed a crowd. Then customize this cream cheese fruit dip with your favorite fruit toppings and dippers for a snack hack everyone will devour.

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Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Fruit Dip

An easy snack hack with only three ingredients plus your favorite fruit or graham crackers for dipping. Make the snack-size to serve one or two, or the party-size to feed a crowd

Prep Time10 mins

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cheesecake dip, cheesecake fruit dip, fruit dip, greek yogurt cheesecake

Servings: 2 servings in the snack-size, 8 servings in the party-size

Calories: 116kcal

Author: Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips

Ingredients

For the snack-size

• 1 oz. (2 Tablespoons) light cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup of your favorite Dole canned or jarred fruit, drained, or thawed Dole frozen fruit (blueberries, sliced strawberries, peaches, pineapple tidbits, or your preference)
• apple slices, strawberries, graham crackers, pretzels, etc. for dipping

For the party size:

• 4 oz. (8 Tablespoons) light cream cheese, at room temperature
• 2 cups nonvat vanilla Greek yogurt
• 1 cup of your favorite Dole canned or jarred fruit, drained, or thawed Dole frozen fruit (blueberries, sliced strawberries, peaches, pineapple tidbits, or your preference. You can use as may types as you like, for a total of 1 cup)
• apple slices, strawberries, graham crackers, pretzels, etc. for dipping

Instructions

• In a bowl, whisk together the cream cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth.
• Transfer to a desired bowl, custard cup, or pie plate for serving, and spread evenly.
• Top with jarred, canned, or thawed frozen fruit. If making the party-size, you can use multiple types of fruit and top each section with a different type.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve. Then serve with apple slices, strawberries, graham crackers, pretzels, etc. for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 173mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 2.3% | Vitamin C: 8.1% | Calcium: 3.2% | Iron: 1.1%

Enjoy!