Description
This luscious Raspberry Dip is a sweet, creamy treat that’s always a crowd-pleaser at parties. Made with cream cheese, sour cream, and raspberry preserves, it’s easy to whip up and perfect for serving with crackers, pretzels, or fresh fruit. Chill it for an hour to meld the flavors for the best taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup raspberry preserves
- ½ cup fresh raspberries, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Beat Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it is completely smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps for a silky dip.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Mix in the sour cream, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Continue beating the mixture until it is light and fluffy, which helps create a smooth texture.
- Fold in Raspberries and Preserves: Gently fold in the raspberry preserves, chopped fresh raspberries, and fresh lemon juice until everything is evenly combined without overmixing to keep the fruit texture.
- Chill the Dip: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. This step allows the flavors to blend beautifully for maximum taste.
- Serve: Before serving, stir the dip lightly and optionally garnish with a few fresh raspberries. Serve with graham crackers, vanilla wafers, pretzels, or fresh fruit for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in your dip.
- For a lighter alternative, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt.
- If you prefer a more intense raspberry flavor, add an extra tablespoon of raspberry preserves.
- This dip can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
