Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
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Cream cheese fruit dip requires only five ingredients and is it’s perfect for parties, potlucks, or just as a lighter snack! If you are looking for an easy alternative to the classic marshmallow cream fruit dip, look no further than this simple recipe. Serve with your favorite fresh fruits for a tasty appetizer or dessert that everyone will love!
This dip is so fluffy and delicious, you’ll want to put it on everything. This is a fruit dip recipe without marshmallow cream required! (I do have a recipe for marshmallow fruit dip if preferred.) A few minutes and five ingredients are all you need to whip up this recipe. You could also serve a veggie tray with ranch veggie dip for a savory option. If you are looking for fall flavors, try this toffee apple dip.
Fruit Dip with Cream Cheese Ingredients
Fruit Dip with Cream Cheese IngredientsTo make this cream cheese dip for fruit, you’ll need just five ingredients:
- cream cheese
- COOL WHIP whipped topping
- powdered sugar
- vanilla
- pineapple juice
That’s it! Of course you’ll also want some fresh fruit to serve with your fruit dip. If you don’t have pineapple juice you can easily substitute orange juice. For a lighter version, you can use a light cream cheese and/or Lite or Fat Free Cool Whip if preferred.
How to Make Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
This fruit dip with cream cheese is pretty straightforward and comes together in a just a few easy steps.
To start, whip your softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla and pineapple juice.
Fold in the Cool Whip whipped topping until completely combined. The result is a super fluffy fruit dip!
Transfer to a small bowl. Cover and chill until ready to serve, or you can serve immediately with fresh fruit such as strawberries, melons, pineapple, peaches, grapes, oranges or apples!
How Long Does Fruit Dip Last?
This fruit dip will last a approximately 5 days up to one week if stored in an airtight container in your refrigerator. Works great for making in advance of your holiday party or celebration!
What to dip fruit in?
If you are wondering what all you can dip your fruit in, we’ve got you covered. Obviously we are feeling partial to fruit dip (especially a fruit dip with cream cheese and Cool Whip *ahem*) but that isn’t the only option! Here is a list including more ideas:
- fruit dip
- melted chocolate
- caramel dip
- whipped cream cheese
- peanut butter
- dark chocolate hummus
- dessert dip
- cookie butter
Choosing melted chocolate would require eating it immediately or having a method for keeping it warm, such as chocolate fountain or mini slow cooker. For caramel, it is best to use a caramel dip or caramel ice cream topping so it doesn’t harden over time. For thicker dips, heartier fruits like apple slices work best for dipping.
Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
This cream cheese fruit dip is the perfect appetizer or snack for your next party. It's easy to make and only requires 5 ingredients! This fluffy fruit dip pairs so perfectly with fresh fruit.
Ingredients
- 1 brick (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice (or orange juice)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 container (8oz) COOL WHIP whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
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Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar with mixer until well combined. Mix in pineapple juice and vanilla.
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Fold in whipped topping until fully incorporated.
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Serve immediately with fresh fruit or cover and chill until ready to serve.
Recipe Notes
Besides fresh fruit, this fruit dip also tastes great paired with vanilla wafers, cookies, animal crackers, pretzels and more!
Can store in refrigerator covered for 5 to 7 days.
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
This fruit dip can be served with pretzels, animal crackers, vanilla wafers or cookies in addition to fresh fruit. Give it a try and let me know what you think!
