Description
This Strawberry Shortcake Dessert Dip is a luscious, no-bake treat perfect for summer gatherings. Made with whipped cream, cream cheese, fresh strawberries, and crushed shortbread cookies or pound cake, it offers all the flavors of a classic strawberry shortcake in a creamy, dipable form. Easy to prepare and crowd-pleasing, this dip pairs wonderfully with vanilla wafers, graham crackers, or more shortcake pieces for scooping.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups diced fresh strawberries
- 1 cup crushed shortbread cookies or pound cake cubes
Garnish
- Additional strawberries, sliced or diced
- Additional crushed shortbread cookies or pound cake pieces
For Serving
- Vanilla wafers, graham crackers, or shortcake pieces
Instructions
- Whip the Cream: In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside carefully to keep it fluffy.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a separate large bowl, use a mixer to beat the softened cream cheese together with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy, free of lumps.
- Combine Whipped Cream and Cream Cheese: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula, folding carefully to keep the mixture light and airy without deflating the whipped cream.
- Add Strawberries and Cookies: Stir in the diced fresh strawberries and crushed shortbread cookies or pound cake cubes just until evenly incorporated, ensuring the dip retains a soft texture.
- Assemble and Chill: Transfer the dip into a serving bowl and garnish the top with extra strawberry pieces and crushed cookies for a decorative touch. Cover and refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and to achieve the best creamy texture.
- Serve: Present the chilled dip with vanilla wafers, graham crackers, or additional shortcake pieces for guests to dip and enjoy.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute light cream cheese and use whipped topping instead of heavy cream.
- Fold in strawberry jam to add extra sweetness and a vibrant color to the dip.
- This dip is best served chilled but should be consumed within 1-2 days for freshness.
- You can substitute shortbread cookies with pound cake cubes or vanilla wafer crumbs depending on preference.