Are you ready for a snack that's creamy, sweet, and a total crowd pleaser? This Peanut Butter Cheesecake Dip is it! This dessert dip is super easy to whip up and absolutely delicious! You can serve it with fruit, pretzels, or just grab a spoon and enjoy.
If you love this dip you'll move my cannoli dip, strawberry cheesecake dip, and my Oreo dip too!
My family is obsessed with peanut butter cheesecake dip! We love all things peanut butter! I love peanut butter mousse, frozen peanut butter hot chocolate, chocolate peanut butter chia seed pudding, and peanut butter milkshakes!
The peanut butter flavor is rich and creamy, but not overwhelming, and the cheesecake gives it that dreamy, smooth texture that everyone loves. It’s sweet enough to satisfy a dessert craving but not so heavy that it feels like too much. Plus, it’s just so easy to make!
My kids love dipping apple slices and pretzels in it, and the salty-sweet combo is so good. I’ve caught my husband sneaking spoonfuls when he thinks no one is looking, it's that good! Whether we're serving it for a party or just a random snack at home, it’s always a hit!
Ingredients to Make Peanut Butter Cheesecake Dip
- Cream cheese. This is the base of the dip. Full fat cream cheese is the best here. It is a no bake dessert after all!
- Peanut butter. Creamy peanut butter will give you a nice smooth texture, but you can use chunky peanut butter if you prefer. Natural peanut butter will work perfectly in this recipe. Use the rest of your peanut butter to make a no bake peanut butter pie!
- Powdered sugar. For sweetness. Granulated sugar will add a little bit of a gritty texture, so we want to use powdered sugar in this recipe.
- Whipped topping, or you can make your own homemade whipped cream and use that if you don't like using whipped topping.
Be sure to check out the printable recipe card for full recipe information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions and Variations
Here are some fun ways to make this dip your own! I love a good swap depending on what I’ve got in the pantry or the vibe I’m going for. Here are a few ideas:
- Add extra peanut butter for a more intense flavor. You could also mix in peanut butter chips for some texture!
- Stir in some cocoa powder or mini chocolate chips into the dip for a chocolate-peanut butter combo that's to die for.
- Use Greek yogurt in place of the full-fat cream cheese for a slightly lighter dip.
- If peanuts aren’t your thing, you can substitute with almond butter or even sunflower seed butter. Just as creamy, and just as delicious!
- For a vegan version, swap out the cream cheese for a dairy-free alternative and use coconut cream in place of heavy cream.
How To Make Peanut Butter Cheesecake Dip
- Step 1: Add the cream cheese to a large mixing bowl.
- Step 2: Pour in the peanut butter.
- Step 3: Add the powdered sugar to the bowl. Pour the whipped topping or the whipped cream into the bowl.
- Step 4: Mix well. Refrigerate for 2 hours to let the flavors meld or you can serve it as soon as it is all mixed together.
Lynn's Tip!
Chop up some peanut butter cups and sprinkle it on top of the dip right before serving. You can also use some mini chocolate chips on top of the dip for a little crunch.
What to Serve with Peanut Butter Cheesecake Dip
There are so many delicious options to serve with this dip!
- Pretzels. The sweet and salty combo is chef's kiss!
- Apple slices. Peanut butter and apples is another classic combo!
- Graham crackers. Honey, cinnamon, or plain are all great options!
- Vanilla wafers. If you've got some extra from making a banana pudding, use them here!
- Berries. This would almost be a peanut butter and jelly kind of flavor.
Storage Instructions
This dip is perfect for prepping ahead of time! In fact, I recommend making it the night before. Just pop it in an airtight container and refrigerate it overnight. The flavors will meld together beautifully, and it will be even better the next day.
Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge. It will keep for about 3-4 days. I’d be surprised if it lasts that long though!
Frequently Asked Questions
I wouldn't recommend freezing this dip. It has cream cheese in it and that tends to not freeze and thaw well.
You can add more powdered sugar to taste or even a little honey or maple syrup if you want to adjust the sweetness.
Absolutely! Using crunchy peanut butter will give the dip a little texture, but smooth peanut butter is more traditional.
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Peanut Butter Cheesecake Dip
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Hand Mixer
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese Softened
- 1 cup Peanut Butter Creamy
- ½ cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ½ cup Whipped Topping or Homemade Whipped Cream
Instructions
- To a mixing bowl, add the cream cheese. Beat the softened cream cheese until it’s nice and smooth.
- Once the cream cheese is smooth and creamy, add in the peanut butter. Keep mixing until it’s well combined with the cream cheese.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture. Don’t stir too vigorously. Just fold it in carefully to keep that fluffy texture.
Notes
- If you feel like it needs more sweetness, feel free to add a little more powdered sugar. If you want more peanut butter flavor, you can add a little more peanut butter at this stage.
- If you’re not in a rush, it’s always a good idea to chill the dip for about 30 minutes. This gives it a little more time to set and makes it even creamier.
- You can easily double or triple this recipe when serving a crowd.
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