Description
A festive and creamy gingerbread cheesecake dip perfect for holiday gatherings. This easy no-cook dip combines the warm spices of gingerbread with a smooth cream cheese base, sweetened with molasses and powdered sugar, and lightened with whipped topping. Serve with graham crackers, ginger snaps, or fruit for a delicious holiday treat.
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 3 Tbsp molasses
- ¾ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 1¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup Cool Whip, thawed
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Base: Beat the cream cheese in a medium bowl with an electric hand mixer at medium speed until it becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add Sweeteners and Spices: Mix in the powdered sugar, molasses, ground ginger, ground cloves, and ground cinnamon thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture has a uniform color and texture.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip using a spatula, incorporating it carefully to maintain the light and fluffy texture of the dip.
- Transfer and Garnish: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Optionally garnish with festive Christmas sprinkles, crushed graham crackers, or a drizzle of caramel sauce for added decoration and flavor.
Notes
- Refer to the recipe’s FAQ and ingredient list for substitutions and common questions.
- Top the dip with Christmas sprinkles for a festive look.
- Crushed graham crackers or caramel drizzle make delicious alternative toppings.
- Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (about 125g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
