This Sugar Free Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread takes less than 10 minutes to put together.
Made with just five ingredients, this decadent spread is sweet and creamy with a burst of strawberries in every bite.
What you will read about in this recipe.
What makes cream cheese spread so good?
Cream cheese spread is a quick and easy versatile recipe that can be enjoyed as a spread on bread or served as a dip with your favorite vegetables, fruit, or chips.
I really like the strawberry flavor and color that comes from using fresh strawberries in this spread recipe.
Did you try my recipe for Sugar Free Strawberry Muffins?
That recipe for muffins also has fresh strawberries in it.
I am thinking that this strawberry cream cheese spread would go nicely with those muffins too!
To make this recipe you will need sugar free powdered sugar. You can find a selection of sugar free powdered sugar here.
Ingredients needed to make Sugar Free Strawberry Spread
- Cream Cheese. Use a full fat bar or block of cream cheese that has been softened to room temperature.
- Sugar Free Powdered Sugar. Feel free to use an alternative such as honey (to taste).
- Strawberries. Use fresh strawberries that are sliced and have had the stems removed. Frozen strawberries can bring additional moisture as well as ingredients such as sugar.
- Vanilla Extract. Added as a flavor balance.
- Sour Cream. This is optional to thin the spread out to make a dip. Plain yogurt can alternatively be used.
Expert Tip 👉 To soften your cream cheese, allow it to sit at room temperature for about a half hour.
How to make Cream Cheese Spread with Strawberries
Servings: 8
Prep: 10 Minutes
Cook: 0 Hours
Total: 10 Minutes
- Prepare your cream cheese by allowing it to soften to room temperature. The strawberries should have the stems removed and they should be sliced for easier blending.
- Add the ingredients to your blender or food processor.
- Use the pulse function to blend the ingredients until you reach your desired consistency.
- Make adjustment as needed for consistency and flavor.
- Transfer the cream cheese to an airtight container and refrigerate or serve.
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Tips for making the best cream cheese spread.
Sour cream can be added to this recipe to help make it more spreadable. You can however, omit the sour cream or use an alternative such as plain yogurt.
More helpful tips for you.
- Mash or puree your strawberries with the cream cheese for a smoother consistency and for color.
- Feel free to use another berry with or instead of the strawberries in this recipe. Blueberries or raspberries could also taste great.
- It is recommended that you use a full fat block cream cheese in this recipe as an alternative get make the spread too thin. If your spread has consistency that is too thin, try mixing in a (really) small amount of cornstarch or extra cream cheese.
- Your cream cheese should be soft before making this recipe. This will help the ingredients blend more evenly together to make the spread.
How to store homemade cream cheese spread.
Leftover spread should be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated.
If properly stored, this cream cheese spread should keep for about a week.
I would not freeze it however.
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Sugar Free Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 tbsp Sugar Free Powdered Sugar -see post for details and alternatives. You can add additional as needed.
- 1 cup Strawberries -prepared as stated
- ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
Sour Cream- as needed for consistency, if needed.
Instructions
- Prepare your cream cheese by allowing it to soften to room temperature. The strawberries should have the stems removed and they should be sliced for easier blending.
- Add the ingredients to your blender or food processor. Use the pulse function to blend the ingredients until you reach your desired consistency.
- Make adjustment as needed for consistency and flavor.
- Transfer the cream cheese to an airtight container and refrigerate or serve
Recipe Notes
Also, please see the actual recipe post for further details on this recipe. Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used. See thesugarfreediva.com for details on this recipe.
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Nutrition
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Sugar Free Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread, a delicious low carbohydrate spread or dip that is perfect with bread, bagels, and with desserts.
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