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    Dairy-Free Cheesecake Dip

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    By Alisa Fleming on September 1, 2016 Alisa's Favorite Dairy-Free Recipes, Dairy Free Desserts, Dairy-Free Recipes, Dairy-Free Snack Recipes

    I’ve been learning to embrace the deliciousness of easy recipes in recent months. In the past, I thought the sign of a good recipe creator was how imaginative their recipes were. That is until I noticed what magazine recipes I was actually trialing in my own home. Some were relatively creative, but all were pretty darn simple. None involved reinventing the wheel or unique flavor pairings. They were just easy twists on old favorites, like this dairy-free cheesecake dip.

    Dairy-Free Cheesecake Dip Recipe - a 10 minute treat! (vegan, gluten-free and top allergen-free)

    As a result, you might have noticed how my recipes have begun devolving back to earlier days of recipe creating. My Wild Blueberry Bliss Smoothie, No Bake Power Cookies, Cookies ‘n Ice Cream Bon Bons, and Herb Drop Biscuits are recipes that I whipped up to add easy deliciousness to your EVERYDAY life.

    This dairy-free cheesecake dip recipe is just as quick and foolproof. Like the Bon Bons I mentioned, it’s a little indulgent and uses a couple tasty “cheats”. But don’t worry, but both are quite easy to find.

    Dairy-Free Cheesecake Dip Recipe - a 10 minute treat! (vegan, gluten-free and top allergen-free)

    How to Serve Dairy-Free Cheesecake Dip

    Fresh strawberries and Enjoy Life Crunchy Vanilla Honey Graham Minis are my favorite for dipping in this cheesecake dip. The latter compliment it so well, but strictly vegan treatsters can dunk the Crunchy Sugar Crisp Minis instead.

    This dairy-free cheesecake dip also packs really well! For lunch boxes, I spoon it into mini jars. Then, I grind or smash Crunchy Vanilla Honey Graham Cookies (or Sugar Crisps for honey-free) and sprinkle them over top of the dip. It’s like an upside down allergy-friendly cheesecake! If you’re concerned about it getting warm, then freeze the jars overnight. Pop a frozen one into a lunchbox and it will defrost by lunch.

    Dairy-Free Cheesecake Dip Recipe - a 10 minute treat! (vegan, gluten-free and top allergen-free)This post is sponsored by Enjoy Life Foods, in honor of their #LunchFreely Back to School campaign! Visit www.lunchfreely.com for some great lunchtime inspiration.

    Special Diet Notes: Dairy-Free Cheesecake Dip

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, vegetarian, and top food allergy-friendly.

    5.0 from 1 reviews
    Dairy-Free Cheesecake Dip
     
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    Prep time
    10 mins
    Total time
    10 mins
     
    Author: Alisa Fleming
    Serves: 6 to 8 servings
    Ingredients
    Dairy-Free Cheesecake Dip
    • 4 ounces dairy-free cream cheese alternative (I use half a tub of Daiya Plain)
    • ¼ cup coconut cream (see note below)
    • ¼ to ⅓ cup powdered sugar
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • ½ to ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Pinch salt
    For Serving
    • Fresh strawberries
    • Enjoy Life Vanilla Honey Graham or Sugar Crisp Mini Cookies
    • Crushed Enjoy Life Vanilla Honey Graham or Sugar Crisp Cookies
    Instructions
    1. Place all the cream cheese alternative, coconut cream, powdered sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt in a mixing bowl. We like the full amount of vanilla and a scant ⅓ cup of the powdered sugar, but use the lower amounts if you prefer less sweet.
    2. Blend the ingredients with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and creamy.
    3. Place the cheesecake dip in a bowl and serve with cookies and strawberries for dipping. You can also serve with crushed cookies for rolling or top the cheesecake dip with the crushed cookies.
    4. Leftover dip can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days. I also freeze individual portions for an any time treat.
    Notes
    Coconut Cream: You can buy coconut cream or chill full-fat coconut milk and use the solid coconut cream that forms. I chill So Delicious Original Culinary Coconut Milk - it turns almost completely into cream!
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    Dairy-Free Cheesecake Dip Recipe - a 10 minute treat! (vegan, gluten-free and top allergen-free)

    Alisa Fleming
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    Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

    43 Comments

    1. Megan on November 15, 2016 8:37 am

      Most dairy free alternatives have pea protein and my little guy is allergic to that. Does anyone have any dairy free cream cheeses without that? Thanks
      Megan

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on November 15, 2016 10:45 am

        Hi Megan, several are, but they are either soy-based or nut-based. It depends on if one of those options works for you!

        Reply
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    4. SOPHIA | VEGGIES DON'T BITE on September 5, 2016 9:11 pm

      Ha! You and me and cheesecake lately!! Love it!! I’d love to sit on the couch with a tub of fruit and a tub of this dip. SO yummy!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on September 7, 2016 9:15 am

        Well, I did that. So worth it!

        Reply
    5. The vegan 8 on September 4, 2016 10:27 am

      This looks sooo good and easy! Love love cheesecake!!

      Reply
    6. Gluten Free With Emily on September 4, 2016 10:27 am

      I love the idea of cheesecake dip! Genius!! I love fresh fruit dips- so this one would be perfect and so easy!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on September 9, 2016 10:37 am

        Indeed! I bet it would be amazing with so many different fruits, too.

        Reply
    7. Hannah on September 3, 2016 7:25 pm

      Sweet and simple- Can’t beat that! Sure sounds more appealing than turning on the oven in the mists of summer, too.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on September 9, 2016 10:37 am

        It sure does! I know how sensitive you are to those temperature swings Hannah 🙂

        Reply
    8. sarah @ accidentally crunchy on September 3, 2016 1:39 pm

      I love this idea! My son loves dips. Can’t wait to try this recipe 🙂

      Reply
    9. Mel | avirtualvegan.com on September 2, 2016 9:44 pm

      What a lovely idea. I would love it with some strawberries!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on September 9, 2016 10:38 am

        It is awesome with strawberries Mel – I promise you would love it!

        Reply
    10. laura@motherwouldknow on September 2, 2016 8:22 pm

      I’ve never tried dairy-free cream cheese alternative, but coconut cream is one of my faves. Bet this dip is delicious, and it looks so pretty. A winner!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on September 9, 2016 10:39 am

        That particular cream cheese alternative is a real winner in desserts like this. It isn’t so great on its own (in our opinions here!) or in savories, but everyone (dairy-free or not!) loves it when we use it in desserts. It’s a little “cheat” that’s fun to use sometimes 🙂

        Reply
    11. Elle @ Only Taste Matters on September 2, 2016 3:21 pm

      This sounds amazing and I love, love , love the lunch idea!

      Reply
    12. Tiffany deSilva on September 2, 2016 1:40 pm

      I love simple recipes! I think my kiddos will love this, too!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on September 9, 2016 10:39 am

        They would adore it Tiffany!!

        Reply
    13. Sonali- The Foodie Physician on September 2, 2016 10:55 am

      I love cheesecake dip and this dairy-free version looks phenomenal! Those jars and dipped strawberries are both awesome ways to serve it 🙂

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on September 9, 2016 10:40 am

        Thank you Sonali!

        Reply
    14. Megan on September 2, 2016 8:41 am

      Those dipped strawberries are PERFECTION.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on September 9, 2016 10:40 am

        Thank you Megan! I’m not an expert dipper, so it took some work for me to get a few pretty ones 🙂

        Reply
    15. Cricket Plunkett on September 1, 2016 6:37 pm

      Yum, I love dips for desserts this looks so tasty!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on September 2, 2016 7:12 am

        I’d actually never had a dip straight up for dessert, but now I’m hooked!

        Reply
    16. Emily on September 1, 2016 6:10 pm

      My husband owns a restaurant and on the menu they have a cheesecake in a jar!! I love that this is a healthy alternative, this looks so delicious!!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on September 2, 2016 7:12 am

        What a cool item to get at a restaurant!

        Reply
    17. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious on September 1, 2016 11:57 am

      I’ve noticed a similar trend and also that some of my easiest recipes are the most commented on and shared! This dip looks delicious – especially love how those dipped strawberries look!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on September 2, 2016 7:46 am

        Yes, I think all of us are too overwhelmed in life for many of the more elaborate recipes. Thanks Jessica!

        Reply
    18. Heather @ FITaspire on September 1, 2016 11:13 am

      I remember this type of dip as a child, but it’s not something I ever made as an adult (because of the dairy). This recipe sounds amazing, I am pinning for later!!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on September 1, 2016 11:19 am

        Well hopefully this recipe helps you reminisce Heather!

        Reply
    19. Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate on September 1, 2016 8:50 am

      I am so excited right now! We used to make fruit pizza’s using a cream cheese dip and now that several people in our family are dairy-free, we haven’t been able to make it. We can now!!

      Thank you so much!
      Chrystal

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on September 1, 2016 9:19 am

        This will be so perfect for fruit pizza Chyrstal! It actually spreads REALLY well, and I hadn’t thought of that idea. Thank you for sharing 🙂

        Reply
    20. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine on September 1, 2016 8:03 am

      This sounds heavenly! Perfectly sweet and creamy!

      Reply
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