Description

This strawberry shortcake dessert dip is a delightful no-bake treat that combines the creamy richness of whipped cream and cream cheese with the fresh sweetness of strawberries and the soft texture of crumbled shortcake or pound cake. Perfect for parties and potlucks, it can be served with cookies, fruit, or graham crackers for an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert.

Ingredients

Base

8 oz cream cheese (softened)
½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Whipped Cream

1 cup heavy whipping cream (or 1 container whipped topping)

Mix-ins

1 cup diced fresh strawberries
1 cup crumbled shortcake or pound cake

For Serving

Extra strawberries or cookies (such as vanilla wafers, graham crackers, or pretzels)

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Instructions

Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, ensuring no lumps remain.
Whip the Cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks using a mixer; alternatively, use pre-made whipped topping to save time.
Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well incorporated and light in texture, taking care not to deflate the whipped cream.
Add Strawberries and Cake: Fold in the diced fresh strawberries and crumbled shortcake or pound cake, reserving a small amount of both to garnish the top.
Chill and Serve: Transfer the dip into a serving bowl, decorate with the reserved strawberries and cake pieces, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set and enhance flavors. Serve chilled with extra strawberries, cookies, graham crackers, or pretzels for dipping.

Notes

This dip can be prepared a day in advance and should be kept refrigerated until serving to maintain freshness.
For additional sweetness, swirl in a tablespoon of strawberry jam or preserves when folding in the strawberries.
To make a lighter version, substitute regular cream cheese with low-fat cream cheese and use whipped topping instead of heavy cream.