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Overhead view of eggnog cheesecake dip surrounded by apples, pears, and graham crackers on a round wooden board.

Eggnog Cheesecake Dip

Festive and fun, this creamy dessert delivers classic cheesecake flavor with cozy holiday vibes— without excess calories or sugar.
Yield: 1 cup
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

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!)
Ingredient Details to Know
*It’s important your cream cheese is completely softened or you’ll wind up with small clumps throughout your dip. I leave mine on the counter for at least an hour, and then microwave it for 15 to 20 seconds to ensure it’s completely softened before mixing with the other ingredients.

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!
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Serving Size: 2 tbspCalories: 70Carbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gTotal Fat: 4g— Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g— Saturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 65mgFiber: 0gTotal Sugar: 4g— Natural Sugar: 1g— Added Sugar: 3g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.