Can I make it vegan and dairy-free?

Yes, of course! Just use dairy-free cream cheese and butter.

Can I make it soy-free?

Yes. If you are using regular cream cheese and butter, the recipe will already contain no soy. However, if you are using vegan cream cheese and butter, you'll have to use brands that are soy-free.

Is this gingerbread dip gluten-free?

Yes. The recipe does not contain any gluten.

Does regular sugar work for this recipe?

No. Make sure you use brown sugar and powdered sugar. These are important ingredients for different reasons. Brown sugar helps create a rich, sweet, gingerbread-like flavor. The powdered sugar helps thicken the dip, adds sweetness, and produces a fluffy consistency.

Gingerbread Cookie Dip (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

Name: Gingerbread Cookie Dip (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup cream cheese or vegan cream cheese (8oz); ½ cup butter or vegan butter (4oz); ½ cup brown sugar (106g); 2 tbsp molasses (30mL); 1 tbsp vanilla extract; 1-2 cups powdered sugar (120-240g), sifted; 2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp ground ginger; ⅛ tsp salt

Description

Gingerbread cookie dip, also known as gingerbread cheesecake dip, is a delicious dessert dip for the holidays! It can easily be made vegan, dairy-free, soy-free, and gluten-free. It’s packed with cream cheese, brown sugar, powdered sugar, molasses, cinnamon, and ginger. The easy one bowl recipe is made in only 10 minutes. Serve it with Christmas cookies, graham crackers, chocolate, fruit, and more!

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup cream cheese or vegan cream cheese (8oz)
1/2 cup butter or vegan butter (4oz)
1/2 cup brown sugar (106g)
2 tbsp molasses (30mL)
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1–2 cups powdered sugar (120-240g), sifted
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp salt

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Instructions

In a large bowl, add cream cheese, butter, brown sugar, molasses, and vanilla.
Using a stand mixer or electric handheld mixer, cream together until smooth and evenly combined.
Add 1 cup sifted powdered sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and salt to the bowl. Cream together until evenly combined. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed by adding the extra 1 cup powdered sugar. This will make it taste sweeter and mask the cream cheese flavor more.
Transfer the dip to a bowl. Garnish with toppings of your choosing, like holiday sprinkles or cinnamon sugar. Serve with cookies, graham crackers, fruit, and more. Enjoy!

Notes

How to store: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy within 3 days.
Nutrition information is for the recipe with 1 cup powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Calories: 94
Sugar: 10g
Fat: 5g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g