Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (12-ounce) jar of fruit preserves (such as strawberry, raspberry, or apricot)
Preparation Time:
5 minutes
Cooking Time:
0 minutes
Difficulty Level:
1 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Stir in the fruit preserves until well combined.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1/8 recipe):
- Calories: 190
- Fat: 12g (70% of calories)
- Saturated fat: 7g (35% of calories)
- Cholesterol: 30mg (10% of calories)
- Sodium: 120mg (5% of calories)
- Carbohydrates: 19g (10% of calories)
- Dietary fiber: 1g (4% of calories)
- Sugar: 13g (14% of calories)
- Protein: 3g (15% of calories)
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy and sweet
- Refreshing and flavorful
- Perfect for dipping fruit, crackers, or cookies
User Comments:
- "This dip is a hit at every party I throw!"
- "It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser."
- "The perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess."
- "I love that it's made with only two ingredients."
- "A great way to use up leftover fruit preserves."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- For a sweeter dip, use a higher sugar content fruit preserve.
- For a tangier dip, use a lower sugar content fruit preserve.
- If you don't have cream cheese, you can substitute Greek yogurt.
- For a healthier dip, use low-fat or fat-free cream cheese.
- The dip can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
