Eggnog Cheesecake Dip
This recipe is festive and fun! It’s a rich, creamy and inviting dessert; a great way to satisfy a craving for New York-style cheesecake AND holiday eggnog without excessive calories, sugar, and saturated fat. Plus, it’s a great vehicle for antioxidant-rich and fiber-filled fruit.
I like to serve it with sliced apples, pears, bananas, and whole strawberries. (And when they’re in season, chunks of cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, and sliced peaches). Oh, and I always add some graham cracker squares on the serving platter with fruit, too. If you’re gluten-free, stick with the fruit or grab your favorite gluten-free graham crackers. Whip it up for your next holiday party… it takes just 5 minutes max. It’s also easy to scale up if you’re serving a larger crowd.
If dessert dips are your love language, you’ll also want to check out my Cannoli Dip, Brownie Batter Hummus, Walnut Cookie Butter, and Maple-Cinnamon Peanut Butter—different swoon-worthy flavors, same happy ending!
Why this dip earns a spot on your holiday table
- Classic holiday vibes, reimagined: All the cozy eggnog energy with a cheesecake-style twist
- Quick + no-bake: Five minutes, one bowl, zero stress
- Balanced indulgence: Creamy satisfaction with lighter ingredients
- Crowd-friendly: Easy to double (or triple!) for parties and potlucks
Whether you’re hosting a big holiday bash, pulling together a last-minute dessert board, or just craving something sweet and festive after dinner, this Eggnog Cheesecake Dip fits the moment. Set it out, surround it with fruit and dippers, and let everyone dig in — it’s one of those recipes that sparks smiles, invites grazing, and quietly disappears before you know it!
Try my Eggnog Pudding Shots next!
Eggnog Cheesecake Dip
Ingredients
- 4- ounce package of light ⅓rd less fat cream cheese*, softened at room temperature
- ¾ cup light sour cream
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional garnish: crushed graham cracker squares (leave these out if making gluten-free or choose a gluten-free graham cracker)
- Fresh Fruit for dipping: sliced apples, pears, bananas, and whole strawberries (and intact graham cracker squares!)
Instructions
- Add all the dip ingredients (cream cheese through vanilla extract) to a medium bowl and mix by hand until smooth and creamy. Note: If you wind up with small cream cheese lumps, use an immersion blender to smooth them out.
- Alternatively, you can transfer your dip to a food processor and pulse until you reach a silky-smooth texture. Cover and place in fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- To serve, transfer mixture to a small dipping bowl and sprinkle crushed graham cracker over the top. Enjoy with fresh fruit and graham crackers for dipping!
