Dairy Free Strawberry Shortcake Dip
Published Mar 20, 2023
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This easy dairy free strawberry dip is a delicious take on strawberry shortcake! Layers of creamy whipped topping and cream cheese sweetened and topped with crumbled graham crackers, strawberries, and drizzled with strawberry jam. A flavor packed, dairy free dip that everyone will love!
What Makes This Recipe Great
Ya’ll know I love a good dip, and this strawberry cream cheese dip is at the top of my list right now! If you love strawberry shortcake, this delicious dairy free take will blow your mind!
This creamy dip is packed with cream cheese, whipped topping, and strawberry jam, and topped with a “shortcake” topping of jam, freeze dried strawberries, and crumb
led graham crackers!
With simple ingredients and 10 minutes, this dairy-free strawberry dip will be popular with kids and adults!
Ingredient Notes
Dairy-Free Strawberry Dip
- Dairy-Free Cream Cheese: I use Kite Hill. Feel free to use an alternative non dairy cream cheese brand.
- Dairy-Free Whipped Topping: I use the So Delicious brand, but feel free to use your favorite.
- Powdered Swerve: This is a zero calorie zero carb powdered sugar alternative. Feel free to use regular powdered sugar if that’s what you prefer.
- Vanilla Extract
- Lemon Zest & Lemon Juice: Use fresh lemon and zest first, then cut and juice the lemon for the teaspoon of lemon juice you’ll need.
- Strawberry Jam: Use your favorite strawberry jam.
Topping
- Strawberry Jam: You’ll want to warm up your jam for the topping so it’s easy to drizzle over the top.
- Freeze Dried Strawberries
- Gluten-Free Graham Crackers: If you aren’t gluten-free, feel free to use regular graham crackers.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Make The Base
- Place the whipped topping, dairy-free cream cheese, powdered swerve, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract into a mixing bowl and beat the cream cheese mixture using a hand mixer.
- Then, mix for 40 seconds or until smooth.
Assemble
- Add the dip to a serving bowl and top with the strawberry jam. I add dollops over the entire dip and use a fork or a knife to marble it into the white.
- Next, top the dip with crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and crushed graham crackers. Drizzle with more strawberry jam. I always warm my jam a little, making it easier to drizzle. 20 seconds in the microwave always does the trick for me.
Mac’s Pro Tip
Expert Tips
- Dairy: If you can handle regular dairy products, feel free to swap the cream cheese and whipped topping in this dairy-free dip for regular dairy.
- Variations: You can make this dairy-free dip with really any fruity flavor variation! For blueberry, try blueberry jam and fresh blueberries. For blackberry, try blackberry jam, and fresh blackberries! Additionally, you can do raspberry, apricot, orange, etc!
Serving Tips
- Serve this strawberry dip with whole strawberries, graham crackers, and other fresh fruit!
- This is an amazing appetizer to bring to a party or serve for a special occasion, game day, etc. It’s easy to make ahead of time and stores well in the fridge.
Storage Tips
- Store this strawberry dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Serve cold with fresh fruit, graham crackers, vanilla wafers, and more.
Recipe FAQs
It really depends on the jam you use. Many jams are made with gelatin, which is not vegan-friendly. To make this strawberry dip vegan, check the labels for a vegan jam.
My strawberry dip is made with cream cheese, whipped topping, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, lemon juice, and strawberry jam. It’s then topped with drizzled jam, freeze-dried strawberries, and crumbled graham crackers.
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Dairy-Free Strawberry Shortcake Dip
Ingredients
Dip
- 8 oz dairy-free cream cheese I use Kite Hill
- 8 oz dairy-free whipped topping I use So Delicious
- 1 cup powdered swerve or sub regular powder sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam
Topping
- 2 tbsp strawberry jam warmed, for drizzle
- 2 1/2 tbsp freeze dried strawberries crumbled
- 2 1/2 tbsp gluten-free graham crackers crumbled
Instructions
Make the Base
- Place the whipped topping, dairy-free cream cheese, powdered swerve, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract into a mixing bowl and whip using a handheld mixer.
- Mix for 40 seconds or until combined and smooth.
Assemble
- Add the dip to a serving bowl and top with the strawberry jam. I add dollops over the entire dip and use a fork or a knife to marble it into the white.
- Next, top the dip with crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and crushed graham crackers. Drizzle with more of strawberry jam. I always warm my jam a little so that it makes it easier to drizzle. 20 seconds in the microwave always does the trick for me.
Notes
Expert Tips
- Dairy: If you can handle regular dairy products, feel free to swap the ingredients in this dairy free dip for regular dairy.
- Variations: You can make this dairy free dip with really any fruity flavor variation! For blueberry, try blueberry jam and fresh blueberries. For blackberry, try blackberry jam, and fresh blackberries! You can also do raspberry, apricot, orange marmalade, etc!
Serving Tips
- Serve with whole strawberries, graham crackers, and other fresh fruit!
- This is an amazing appetizer to bring to a party or serve for a special occasion, game day, etc. It’s easy to make ahead of time and stores well in the fridge.
Storage Tips
- Store this strawberry dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Serve cold with fresh fruit and sweetened crackers like graham crackers, vanilla wafers, and more.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
