Potluck secret weapon: spoon in strawberry jam, add cream cheese, and let it turn into something people won’t stop circling back for.

Prepare the slow cooker: Lightly grease the inside of a small slow cooker (2–4 quart size works best) with a bit of butter or nonstick spray to keep the dip from sticking.
Soften the cream cheese: Cut the softened cream cheese into chunks and place them in the slow cooker so they melt more evenly.

Add remaining ingredients: Spoon in the strawberry jam, then add the sour cream and granulated sugar on top of the cream cheese.
Combine ingredients: Using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, gently stir everything together just enough to start combining. It doesn’t need to be perfectly smooth at this point.
Cook on low: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes or so, until the mixture is hot, smooth, and creamy and the sugar is fully dissolved.
Stir and taste: Once everything is melted together, stir well to smooth out any remaining lumps. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding a spoonful more jam or sugar if desired, stirring until dissolved.

Serve warm: Transfer the dip to a warm serving dish, or turn the slow cooker to the WARM setting. Serve with graham crackers, cookies, and fresh fruit for dipping.
Keep warm for serving: If serving over a longer stretch of time, keep the slow cooker on WARM, stirring occasionally so the edges don’t scorch and the texture stays creamy.
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