Raspberry Cheesecake Yogurt Dip
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This raspberry cheesecake yogurt dip is a great summertime treat and perfect for dunking fruit, crackers, or cookies.
I just love, love, love the fact that it is finally getting to be berry season! Raspberries hold an extra special place in my heart because we could pick those in grandpa and grandma’s backyard. I remember heading over to my grandparents’ house and going outside to their raspberry patch.
That house is up for sale now and the garden is empty but I am so grateful for those memories, as well as many more. My grandparents lived in the same house for 60 years. Can you imagine all the raspberries picked in that length of time?
Our dessert after dinner is almost always a bowl of plain fruit and I’m so thankful the seasonal roster again includes raspberries and other berries.
However, that doesn’t mean we never have a sweet treat in the house. Oh, that would just be a sad thing, wouldn’t it? I love treats that are a bit indulgent but don’t leave you feeling weighed down and regretful of what you just ate. To me, that takes away from the joy that dessert gives.
About This Cheesecake Yogurt Dip
It’s a lighter dessert or snack. A quarter-cup serving of the dip is only 112 calories and contains a fair amount of protein. It’s loaded with fresh raspberries which have lots of health benefits. It’s very satisfying and kids love it!
Cheesecake yogurt can be a dessert, too. Filled with fresh raspberry purée, whole raspberries, reduced-fat cream cheese, and plain Greek yogurt, this dip can easily be served as a dessert in a bowl. It’s similar to a really indulgent Greek yogurt and healthier than eating a bowl of ice cream. So grab a spoon and dig in if you prefer that to dipping.
Have fun with dippers. However, this is a dip recipe. Graham crackers, animal crackers, vanilla wafers, and Biscoff cookies all make great dippers. If you are using adorable animal crackers as your dippers, you could mash the raspberries a bit before adding them so the dip isn’t quite as chunky, making it easier to dip into.
Popular at picnics and parties. Raspberry cheesecake yogurt dip is phenomenal at a summer picnic or party. I’m absolutely positive this bowl will be empty before any of the others on the buffet table. Who can resist fresh raspberries?!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fat-free Greek plain yogurt
- ¼ cup packed dark brown sugar (light brown sugar is fine, too)
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 packages (6 ounces each) or 2 ½ cups fresh raspberries, divided
- Additional fresh raspberries, graham crackers or animal crackers for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mash 1 package or 6 ounces (1 ¼ cups) raspberries with a fork.
- Place a fine mesh strainer over a blender or the bowl of a food processor. Push the mashed raspberries through the strainer using a spoon. The seeds should stay in the strainer and the mashed raspberries should be in the blender or food processor.
- Add cream cheese, yogurt, brown sugar and vanilla to the blender or food processor. Blend or process briefly until smooth and combined.
- Transfer to a bowl and fold in the remaining whole raspberries (6 ounce package or 1 ¼ cups).
- Store covered in the fridge until ready to serve. Serve with raspberries, graham crackers, or animal crackers for dipping.
Notes
- Regular cream cheese and full fat Greek yogurt can be substituted.
- Nutrition information does not include dippers.
Nutrition Information
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
Carla says
It’s probably been a summer or two since I’ve picked fresh raspberries, so I usually do end up with Driscoll’s from the store (which works just as well!) Cheesecake is one of my favorite desserts, so I can’t wait to dive into this dip.
Jackie {The Beeroness} says
Perfect for a hot day!
taylor @ greens & chocolate says
Love this for a lighter dessert! I’m super excited about berry season too :)
Jessica @ Sweet Menu says
Hay what a cute idea!
Danae @ Recipe Runner says
Such a great memory of picking raspberries in your grandparents backyard. My grandparents also had raspberry bushes and my sister and I would pick them and eat them by the handfuls when we were kids. I love this dip! Such a great way to eat something decadent tasting like cheesecake yet keep it healthy with Greek yogurt! Pinned!
denise says
sounds yummy
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
My kids will go cray for this dip! So so good!
Shaina says
YUM! I love raspberries…and cheesecake, of course, this dip sounds SO delicious!
Sues says
This looks like pure perfection! I’ve always loved raspberries, but for some reason this year, I love them more than ever!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
Gorgeous and yummy I’m sure. Love raspberry season. It just makes me crazy that we can’t enjoy these all year without paying out the wazoo but I’ll enjoy ’em while they’re cheaper.
Pinning!
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Katie says
Yum! This dip sounds perfect for snacking or entertaining!