If you read my ramblings on my Paleo Chicken Alfredo Pasta post, you know how I feel about cashew butter. On its own, I think it tastes "funky"... a little too cheesy/sweet for me.
However, that cheesy/sweet weirdness is what led me to make my favorite Alfredo sauce ever. So, this time, I decided to take that inspiration in more of a sweet direction... a cheesecake direction to be exact.
I knew I wanted to create with cashews, and was also inspired by the good ol' cheeseball dip mixes we used to have when I was younger. You know, the powdered mix where you just add cream cheese to make a creamy dip? While most people loved the savory ones for dipping crackers & veggies, I always loved the sweet versions with flavors like strawberry and key lime.
My last inspirational thought behind this dip was to make something we could enjoy with our sliced apples on the Whole30 (because plain almond butter can eventually get old).
With just a few simple ingredients, and a "Sunday-recipe-testing-day", my Paleo Cheesecake Dip was born. It's light, creamy, and absolutely delicious! Almost as if cheesecake and a whipped topping had a baby... :)
I made two flavor variations to start, but the options are endless. My favorite was the "Pumpkin Pie" version, while Dathan really loved the "Mixed Berry Cheesecake". We brainstormed together to come up with even more varieties you could try~ but keep in mind that this is also awesome plain!
One last note: I used dates to lightly sweeten and add texture to the dip. However, you could also substitute honey or maple syrup if you're not on a Whole30, and want it extra sweet. Just skip the dates & soak your cashews alone.
I hope you enjoy! Let me know if you have any other flavor ideas, and what you would dip into this creamy creation!
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