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February 24, 2016 By Wendy 25 Comments

Slow Cooker Dessert: Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Dip

I am a member of Project Envolve, which is sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities. I received compensation in exchange for my tips on using a slow cooker and other ways to lower your electric bill. All opinions are my own. #ProjectEnvolve #GetEnvolved

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The Project Envolve Ambassadors took a short hiatus at the beginning of the year, but never fear! We have all been hard at work, coming up with new and interesting ways to bring you energy savings tips and reminders on how to cut your energy bill all year long. Big or small, every bit of savings helps, and February is prime time for trying to get that bill as low as it will go.

Back in November, I shared tips on how to winterize your home. This month, my energy-efficient mission is to focus on fun, family, and those energy-efficiency tips that seem small but will definitely add up as you notice they require less of both kinds of energy – the kind you get billed for and the kind your body doesn’t have at the end of a long day.

Both valuable. Both definitely worth conserving!

Slow Cooker to the Rescue

Slow Cooker Dessert: Strawberry Cheesecake Dip

As you know from a few previous energy efficiency posts, we PE bloggers are big fans of slow cooker recipes. Why? Because they save energy, as well as time. And, after making a new year’s resolution to spend more quality time with my family and then falling short of that already, the slow cooker is one secret weapon I can’t live without.

This may seem simple, but it’s the best slow cooker tip I have: Own more than one! In addition to the big guy you use for stews and such, invest a few bucks into a mini crock pot. Then you can start dessert in one slow cooker while serving dinner out of the other. There are so many slow cooker dessert recipes you can make with just a tiny bit of energy, from cobblers and cakes to puddings and deep dish pies, but it doesn’t get much easier than this one – a 2-ingredient dip that tastes just like a rich slice of strawberry cheesecake. 

Slow Cooker Strawberry Cheesecake Dip

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Slow Cooker Strawberry Cheesecake Dip
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
1 hour
Total time
1 hour 5 mins
 
Author: Wendy Cray Kaufman
Recipe type: dessert
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese or Neufchatel
  • 1 jar strawberry jam or preserves
  • graham crackers, for dipping
Instructions
  1. Combine cream cheese and jam in a small slow cooker. Turn on low heat and warm until melted, whisking occasionally to blend smoothly. Once mixture is well blended, serve with graham crackers
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As long as you have a few blocks of cream cheese, a jar of jam, and a mini slow cooker, you’re set.

Slow Cooker Dessert

Add a few graham crackers and you’ll have all the flavor of a rich strawberry cheesecake, without any of the fuss (and without cranking the oven up for hours!)

Slow Cooker Cheesecake Dip

Get to know your slow cooker a little better here: SLOW COOKER MYTHS, DEBUNKED

Once you set it and forget it, it’s time to get out the board games or books. Unplugging with the family counts as “quality time” in more ways than one. Studies show that regularly sharing family dinners, without the distraction of electronics, can positively affect your child’s physical fitness, mental health, stress level, academic performance, overall attitude and even their likelihood to engage in risky behaviors or fall victim to cyberbullying.

It’s pretty amazing what that quality time can do, which is why I’m such a fan of making a whole night of it. Reconnect over a recipe, gather around a board game, or browse Pinterest for a family project. Challenge the family to an “eco-brainstorm” and set some green goals, then create a checklist to keep everyone motivated. [Print a FREE Goal Tracker here.]

Energy Savings ChecklistIf movies are a must, make sure you’re using the most energy-efficient equipment available with an ENERGY STAR® Blu-ray player (they’re 45% more efficient than conventional models, on average.)

It doesn’t really matter what you do, as long as you’re engaging with your those around you instead of a screen. Make it a habit, and both your future family and your energy bill will thank you!

What’s your favorite “unplugged” family activity?

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Filed Under: Dessert, Energy Saving, Recipes, Snacks Tagged With: dessert, dip, project envolve, recipes, slow cooker, snack, strawberry

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  1. Jennifer says

    February 25, 2016 at 2:47 pm

    I absolutely ADORE my slow cooker. I have 3 right now, and I am looking to get more, LOL! Your recipe looks so delicious, and easy too. YUM!!
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  2. Robin Masshole Mommy says

    March 31, 2016 at 8:31 am

    OMG YES! I could eat this every single day of my life. It sounds awesome.

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  3. Melinda Babiak says

    March 31, 2016 at 8:35 am

    I will say that I do not use my slow cooker all that much but I would for this recipe, LOL. Its looks so good and super simple to make. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. MELISASource says

    March 31, 2016 at 10:39 am

    Our favorite unplugged activity is board games. There is nothing better than family game night to really make a fun evening.
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  5. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    March 31, 2016 at 10:44 am

    This is exactly the kind of thing we love to snack on when we have movie night or game night. It’s tasty and it’s easy to make.
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  6. Catherine S says

    March 31, 2016 at 11:47 am

    This sounds so yummy. I am always looking for new slow cooker recipes. I will have to make this for our family game night.

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  7. Sarah Hiss says

    March 31, 2016 at 12:01 pm

    This is dangerously simple. When I buy a mini crock pot and my husband questions it, I am totally blaming you!

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    • Wendy says

      March 31, 2016 at 1:19 pm

      hahaha! Just share with him. He’ll understand!

      Reply
  8. Joyce Brewer says

    March 31, 2016 at 12:51 pm

    I already have a crockpot that’s on the smaller side.
    I’d like to invest in a larger one to make bigger meals and freeze them.

    Reply
  9. felicia says

    March 31, 2016 at 4:40 pm

    This looks so delicious!! Slow cooker anything is my speed!

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  10. Cinny says

    March 31, 2016 at 5:02 pm

    That looks great! I love strawberry flavoured stuff! I wish I had a crockpot.
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  11. Kristi says

    March 31, 2016 at 7:10 pm

    My favorite unplugged activity is hiking, the family loves to go hiking at different parks and checking out nature.

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  12. Liz Mays says

    March 31, 2016 at 7:44 pm

    I’m going to have to try that dip! We really like board games out on the patio when we’re unplugging!

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  13. Marcie W. says

    March 31, 2016 at 8:35 pm

    I thought I was the only person who owned more than one slow cooker! When I purchased a larger model a few years back I saved my old one especially for yummy recipes like this. We like to unplug as a family by going to the park or taking a walk around the neighborhood.
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  14. Theresa says

    March 31, 2016 at 10:18 pm

    I think this sounds so perfect for upcoming spring and summer gatherings! And, I love that it is made in the crockpot!

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  15. Nicole Escat says

    April 1, 2016 at 3:44 am

    Waaaah strawberry looks quite tasty. I love it but i hate the fact that i’m craving right now

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  16. Crystal says

    April 1, 2016 at 6:14 am

    We enjoy being outdoors, so I would say hikung is probably our favorite way to unplug. This dip would be a fun treat to share after hiking.

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  17. Whitney Jordan says

    April 1, 2016 at 8:52 am

    Cheesecake is my absolute FAVORITE. And with strawberry jam?? This is right up my alley! Making it this weekend for sure!

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  18. Toni | BoulderLocavore says

    April 1, 2016 at 9:44 am

    Dont you just love a slow cooker? Who would imagine this delicious dip was made in one?! Sounds delicious.

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  19. Ann Bacciaglia says

    April 1, 2016 at 11:29 am

    This looks so delicious and easy to make. It will be a great snack for the kids this weekend.

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  20. Kelly Hutchinson says

    April 1, 2016 at 12:56 pm

    I could not make many of my favorite meals without my slow cooker. I have just started making desserts in mine. So easy!
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  21. Raijean says

    April 1, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    Wow, I never knew you could cook desert in the crock pot. This is going on my list

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  22. Katherine G says

    April 1, 2016 at 6:57 pm

    This dessert looks so delicious! I’ve never thought to cook a dessert in my crockpot. I’ve been dying for one but have yet to cook a meal in it. I need to change that.

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  23. Rosey says

    April 1, 2016 at 10:13 pm

    Dipping grahams is a good way to enjoy the dip. This sounds great to me.

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