Description
Creamy strawberry cloud dip delivers pure summer sweetness with minimal ingredients. Whipped cream cheese and fresh strawberries create a luscious dessert spread perfect for gatherings you’ll want to share.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 12 oz (340 ml) evaporated milk
- 5 oz (142 g) diced roasted Hatch peppers
- 2 jalapeño peppers, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp (5 g) cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp (5 g) smoked paprika
- ½ tsp (2.5 g) cumin
- 1 tbsp (15 g) cornstarch
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Hot sauce, to taste
Instructions
- Marshmallow Preparation: Gently heat marshmallow creme in a microwave-safe bowl for 10 seconds, avoiding overheating to prevent liquefaction.
- Ingredient Fusion: In a medium mixing bowl, combine cool whipped topping, warmed marshmallow creme, and strawberry cream cheese, blending with an electric mixer on medium speed until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Presentation and Chilling: Transfer the whipped dip to an attractive serving dish, smoothing the surface with a spatula for an even texture. Refrigerate for a minimum of 60 minutes to enhance flavor melding and reach optimal serving temperature.
- Storage and Serving: Prepare the dip up to 24 hours in advance, maintaining its fresh, creamy texture when refrigerated. Before serving, gently stir to redistribute settled ingredients and ensure a light, uniform consistency.
Notes
- Warm Marshmallow Carefully: Microwave marshmallow creme briefly to prevent burning or liquefaction, ensuring smooth texture.
- Mix at Medium Speed: Use electric mixer on medium setting to blend ingredients evenly, avoiding lumps and achieving silky consistency.
- Chill for Flavor Fusion: Refrigerate dip for at least 1 hour to allow ingredients to meld and develop richer taste profile.
- Make Ahead Friendly: Prepare up to 24 hours in advance, storing in refrigerator to maintain fresh, creamy texture without compromising quality.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 156
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg