Strawberry Shortcake Dip
This simple and delicious Strawberry Shortcake Dip is a sweet and creamy no-bake dessert full of fresh strawberry flavor. Ready in 10 minutes, it’s perfect for any time of the year.
You might always have room to eat dessert, but it’s not always as easy to find time to make a sweet treat. This Strawberry Shortcake Dip is the perfect (and delicious!) solution — it’s beyond simple, comes together in just 10 minutes, and is full of the same sweet, creamy flavors and textures from classic strawberry shortcake, but in dunk-able dip form. It’s our go-to for summer parties, entertaining, or even a weeknight treat.
Rich and tangy cream cheese, fluffy whipped cream, fruity, ripe strawberries and crunchy cookies make this Strawberry Shortcake Dip oh so sweet, and it’s got a decadent, creamy cheesecake texture, too. Get creative with dippers — anything goes, including just a spoon. Dessert dip is a wonderful when you’re short on time, and this is always gone in minutes thanks to my kids!
If you like this fruity sweet treat, try these other berry-filled desserts. We love this easy, classic Strawberry Cobbler and these 2 Ingredient Deviled Strawberries are perfect for a quick dessert.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect for Beginner Cooks: If you aren’t a baker, this dessert recipe is for you – you don’t even need the oven! With a super simple mix then chill process, this dessert is beyond easy and delicious.
- Packed With Strawberry Flavor: With not one, but two layers of strawberry flavor, this dip is bursting with berry sweetness.
- A Twist on Strawberry Shortcake: This dip has all the flavor from the classic dessert, in dip form. It’s perfect for a large group or entertaining and always a hit.
- No Bake Dessert: No-fuss and no-bake, this easy treat is ready in no time. And you don’t have to worry about heating up your kitchen in those hot summer months.
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese: Tangy and creamy, the rich base for this decadent dip.
- Heavy Whipping Cream: Responsible for the light and fluffy texture. Make sure this is very cold before whipping for best results.
- Powdered Sugar: For sweetness.
- Amoretti Strawberry Flavoring: A vibrant, intense and naturally fruity strawberry essence to flavor the dip.
- Golden Oreos: Sweet with a subtle vanilla flavor, for texture. Shortbread would also work nicely.
- Strawberries: Ripe and sweet for even more fresh strawberry flavor. Look for berries that are deep red in color to know they’re at their peak.
- Dippers: Choose your own adventure here. Nilla Wafers, wafer cookies, shortbread cookies, or any other preferred treat are all delicious options.
How To Make Strawberry Shortcake Dip
1. Beat cream cheese until smooth.
2. Mix in powdered sugar and flavoring.
3. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks; fold into strawberry mix.
4. Stir in crushed cookies & strawberries.
5. Garnish with whipped cream & cookie crumbles. Serve with your favorite dippers!
Expert Tips
- Soften the Cream Cheese: Using room temperature, softened cream cheese will make it easier to work with and beat well for a smooth, lump-free consistency.
- Use An Electric Mixer: For the lightest, fluffiest, and quickest whipped cream.
- Gently Fold In Whipped Cream: Resist the urge to thoroughly mix in the whipped cream. Gently and delicately folding it in will give the dip a light, airy texture
- Let Dip Chill: Once everything is mixed, let the dip set up and chill in the fridge for 20 minutes for the best texture and so the flavors can meld.
- Add Mix-Ins: For extra flavor and crunch, add in freeze dried strawberries, white chocolate chips, crushed graham crackers, chopped nuts, or even a drizzle of strawberry jam.
- Get Creative With Dippers: Nilla wafers, shortbread cookies, animal crackers, salty pretzels, wafer cookies, or pound cake bites would all be delicious.
Perfect Presentation Platters
This Strawberry Shortcake Dip can be spread out on a platter, or served in a bowl. Here are some of my favorites!
Serving Platters: I used one of this set of two white porcelain platters, which I absolutely love! You could also go with this faux white marble tray from Walmart is also a great choice!
Kitchen Links: I get asked all the time about the products in the background of my kitchen. Much of it is from MacKenzie-Childs, which I have slowly grown a collection of over the years! My favorites are this checkered chopping board, my black and white checkered teapot, and the gray and white checkered utensil holder. I also have this enamel canister that you can find in small, medium, or large.
Storage
If you have leftover dip, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. When you’re ready to serve again, give it a good stir to refresh, as the ingredients can sometimes separate slightly.
You can freeze this dip if you’re in a pinch, but the texture can turn grainy, so we really recommend eating it right after assembling, or within a few days of storing it in the fridge.
FAQs
Yes. Just be sure to completely thaw and drain them of any excess moisture to avoid a soggy, diluted dip.
The options are endless! Shortbread cookies, vanilla wafers, wafer cookies, pretzels, animal crackers, pound cake bites or fresh fruit would all be great dippers.
If your berries haven’t been properly drained of excess moisture before adding in, the dip can become slightly watery. To avoid this, make sure the berries are drained or patted dry, use full fat cream cheese, and let the dip chill to set up before serving.
More Easy Dessert Dips
Strawberry Shortcake Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp Amoretti Strawberry Flavoring
- 1 cup crushed golden Oreos or shortbread
- ½ cup diced strawberries optional
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Mix in powdered sugar and flavoring.
- Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks; fold into strawberry mix.
- Stir in crushed cookies & strawberries.
- Garnish with whipped cream & cookie crumbles. Serve with your favorite dippers!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. When ready to serve again, give it a good stir to refresh, as the ingredients can sometimes separate slightly.
- You can freeze this dip in a pinch, but the texture can turn grainy, so we recommend eating it right after assembling, or within a few days of storing it in the fridge.
