Cherry cheesecake dip tastes exactly like cheesecake but is made in a fraction of the time. This simple appetizer is made with cream cheese, vanilla pudding mix, vanilla extract, and milk. It’s topped with cherry pie filling but can easily be substituted for blueberries, strawberries, or blended with chocolate chips. Serve with gluten-free vanilla wafers or graham crackers.
With only 4 ingredients, this dessert dip can be whipped together for your next summer barbeque, kids’ playdate, slumber party or any other occasion. You’ll quickly find this no-bake cheesecake dip recipe to be a crowd favorite!
We love this recipe for many reasons as it is quick, easy, and delicious. Just like our other dessert dips Yogurt Fruit Dip and Fruit Dip with Cool Whip, it is also kid-friendly.
All you need is 15 minutes (or less) to create this amazing recipe. The hardest part will be picking the dippers to serve with this dessert! If you need inspiration, check out all our favorites below. We are so excited for you to share this cheesecake dip with your friends and family.
For more delicious no-bake recipes, our No Bake Cheesecake Bites, Peanut Butter Pie (No Bake), No Bake Cookie Dough Bites, and No Bake Marshmallow Fudge will not disappoint.
Let’s get started! Gather the equipment and ingredients then follow the written instructions or recipe card below. Enjoy!
Table of Contents
Equipment
- medium-sized mixing bowl
- hand mixer
- spatula
- measuring spoons
- serving bowl
- spoon
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature ✅
- 3.4-ounce vanilla pudding mix ✅
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ✅
- 21 ounces cherry pie filling ✅
- 6.3-ounce box gluten-free vanilla wafers or graham crackers
Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.
How To Make Cheesecake Dip
In the medium mixing bowl add the cream cheese, vanilla pudding mix, milk, and vanilla extract. Using a handheld blender mix until thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour into the serving dish.
Chill
Place the cheesecake dip into the refrigerator for 10 minutes to help it set up a little more firmly.
Top with cherry pie filling
Add the cherry pie filling to the top of the dip (or check out any of the variations below!)
Serve
Chill until serving. Serve with gluten-free vanilla wafers (I order mine on Amazon) or gluten-free graham crackers.
Variations and Substitution Ideas
Cherry pie filling is only one of the delicious toppings to serve with cheesecake dip. Here are a few other serving suggestions!
- Chocolate chip dip: Blend in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips, mini chocolate chips or butterscotch chips
- Blueberry cheesecake dip: Top with 1/4 cup of fresh blueberries or 1 can of blueberry pie filling
- Strawberry cheesecake dip: Top with 1/4 cup of fresh strawberries or 1 can of strawberry pie filling
- Candy cheesecake dip: Mix in 1/2 cup of mini M&Ms, Reese’s peanut butter cups, Reese’s pieces, Hersey’s kisses, crushed health bars or any candy combination.
- Caramel dip: Blend in 1/2 cup of peanuts, pecans or walnuts then drizzle the top of the dip with caramel sauce.
- Funfetti cheesecake dip: Mix in 1/4 cup of colorful sprinkles
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Use Room Temperature Cream Cheese: Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature. This will make it easier to blend smoothly with the other ingredients and prevent lumps.
- Gradually Add Milk: Pour the milk into the mixture slowly, and blend continuously. This will help prevent lumps and create a creamy consistency.
- Blend Thoroughly: Use a handheld blender or a stand mixer to thoroughly blend the ingredients. You want a smooth and creamy texture, so blend for about 2 minutes or until there are no lumps.
- Chill Before Serving: After mixing the ingredients, refrigerate the dip for at least 10 minutes. Chilling will help it firm up slightly and improve the flavor.
- Top with Cherry Pie Filling: Add the cherry pie filling on top of the dip just before serving. This adds a sweet and fruity contrast to the creamy dip.
- Presentation: Consider serving the dip in a glass or clear dish to show off the layers, with the cherry pie filling on top for a visually appealing presentation.
- Variations: Feel free to get creative with the toppings. You can use other fruit pie fillings, crushed cookies, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts for variety.
- Make Ahead: You can prepare the dip a day ahead and keep it refrigerated until you’re ready to serve. Just add the cherry topping right before serving to keep it fresh.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: If your cream cheese, milk, or pudding mix are too cold, it can lead to lumps. Make sure all the ingredients are at a similar temperature to blend smoothly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gluten-free graham crackers, vanilla wafers, animal crackers, waffle cone pieces, pretzels, fresh apple slices, or whole strawberries.
Cheesecake dip can be frozen for up to 3 months.
This dip will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
A single batch will feed approximately 8 people. Easily make a double batch if needed!
Kids In The Kitchen
Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.
- Use a food processor or large whisk (the bigger, the better) to mix the ingredients if you don’t own a hand mixer
- Bring this recipe with 2-3 different dippers to your next slumber party to share with friends (they won’t even know it’s gluten-free!)
- Add fresh or frozen then thawed cherries to the top of the dip instead of cherry pie filling
More Easy Cream Cheese Desserts
- Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
- No Bake Cheesecake Bites
- Frozen Cheesecake Bites
- Fudgy Gluten-Free Cream Cheese Brownies
- Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
- Gluten-free Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Cherry Cheesecake Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature ✅
- 3.4 ounce vanilla pudding mix ✅
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ✅
- 21 ounces cherry pie filling ✅
- 6.3 ounce box gluten-free vanilla wafers or graham crackers
Instructions
- ⭐️Blend the cheesecake ingredients. In the medium mixing bowl add the cream cheese, vanilla pudding mix, milk, and vanilla extract. Using a handheld blender mix well, about 2 minutes. Pour into the serving dish.8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature, 3.4 ounce vanilla pudding mix, 1 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chill. Place the cheesecake dip into the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
- Top with cherry pie filling. Add the cherry pie filling to the top of the dip.21 ounces cherry pie filling
- Serve. Chill until serving. Serve with gluten-free vanilla wafers or gluten-free graham crackers.6.3 ounce box gluten-free vanilla wafers or graham crackers
Notes
Variations
Chocolate chip dip: Blend in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips, mini chocolate chips or butterscotch chips Blueberry cheesecake dip: Top with 1/4 cup of fresh blueberries or 1 can of blueberry pie filling Strawberry cheesecake dip: Top with 1/4 cup of fresh strawberries or 1 can of strawberry pie filling Candy cheesecake dip: Mix in 1/2 cup of mini M&Ms, Reese’s peanut butter cups, Reese’s pieces, Hersey’s kisses, crushed health bars or any candy combination Caramel dip: Blend in 1/2 cup of peanuts, pecans or walnuts then drizzle the top of the dip with caramel sauce Funfetti cheesecake dip: Mix in 1/4 cup of colorful sprinkles CCK Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination. The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.Nutrition
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