Ricotta Cheesecake Fruit Dip is an easy recipe for a creamy cheesecake like fruit dip ready in less than five minutes!
Ricotta Cheesecake Fruit Dip is a rich-tasting creamy dip that reminds me of cheesecake, but with far less calories and fat.
This dip only takes a few minutes to prepare, with the help of a food processor, and tastes so much better than the store-bought cream cheese fruit dip. Plus, unlike packaged fruit dips, you can control how sweet you want it to be.
Ingredients
- Part Skim Ricotta Cheese - This is what gives the dip the creamy cheesecake like texture. You can use part skim, low fat or whole-milk ricotta cheese.
- Cream Cheese - You can use regular cream cheese or opt for reduced fat, if you would like to keep the dip lower in total calories. The cream cheese helps thicken the consistency of the dip.
- Powdered Sugar - This dip is very lightly sweet and just calls for one tablespoon of powdered sugar. When you combine it with sweet and juicy strawberries, it is just the right amount of sweetness. If you would like the dip sweeter, I would start by increasing the powdered sugar by one tablespoon at a time. I know some people like to make this with artificial sweeteners for a low carbohydrate dessert option.
- Vanilla Extract - I use clear vanilla extract, to keep the dip as bright and white as possible. You can use a dark vanilla extract, but be aware that it will tint the color of your dip.
Prepare
Making the Ricotta Cheesecake Fruit Dip is as simple as combining the four ingredients in a food processor and pulsing until a smooth and creamy consistency is achieved.
I prefer to make this in a food processor, but if you do not have one you can make it with a mixer or high-speed blender.
Serving Ideas
Fresh Fruit Tray: Try replacing the store-bought fruit dip with this creamy homemade ricotta fruit dip.
Dessert Charcuterie Board: This dip goes perfect on a dessert charcuterie board. Other foods I like to serve it with are fresh fruit, graham crackers, Vanilla Wafers, and Oreo's (my boy's favorite).
Patriotic Dessert: Serve Ricotta Cheesecake Fruit Dip with strawberries and blueberries to turn it into an easy red, white and blue dessert or appetizer for Memorial Day or 4th of July.
Storage
Store leftover ricotta fruit dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Best if consumed within 5 days. Dip can be made one day ahead of time.
📖 Recipe
Ricotta Cheesecake Fruit Dip
Equipment
- Food processor or blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
- 2 Tablespoons Cream Cheese
- 1 Tablespoon Powdered Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Puree until smooth. Serve with fresh fruit.
Notes
Nutrition
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Ricotta Cheesecake Fruit Dip was originally published on My TX Kitchen on June 26, 2014. Updated in May 2022.
Joan says
This is quite good. A healthier version of the typical cream cheese fruit dip. Excellent with grapes. I sprinked one serving with a little cinnamon and that is good too.
Freda N says
Delicious!