When we need a tasty appetizer for a party or company, we ALWAYS turn to our most requested fruit dip!
This dip has the perfect amount of sweetness and is simply heavenly. In fact, we can’t remember a party where this recipe was not requested afterwards! This party favorite uses just 5 ingredients and whips up in minutes – it disappears almost as quickly (ask us how we know). 😉
This is destined to be your go-to for all of your sweet dipping needs, but for more favorites, try Pina Colada Dip, Chocolate Chip Dip, or Nutella Fruit Dip.
Why we think you’ll love it:
- So easy. This appetizer dip takes just a handful of ingredients and comes together in minutes!
- A party-perfect favorite. Serve at showers, family get-togethers, BBQs, or a date night in!
- The ultimate flavor. It’s light and refreshing, a perfect complement to your favorite fruits.
Fruit Dip Ingredients
- Powdered sugar (1½ cups): Sweetens and helps the dip whip up smooth and fluffy.
- Cream cheese, softened (1, 8-ounce package): Adds body, tang, and that creamy cheesecake vibe. For a smooth, creamy texture, be sure that the cream cheese is at room temperature
- Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon): Rounds out the sweetness with warm bakery aroma.
- Whipped topping or homemade whipped cream (1, 8-ounce tub or 3 cups): Lightens the dip into a soft, scoopable cloud. Or use homemade Whipped Cream (about 3 cups).
- Marshmallow Fluff (1, 7-ounce jar): Gives glossy sweetness and a pillowy texture that kids love.
- Strawberries, pineapple, grapes or pound cake pieces, for serving: Fresh, juicy dippers and a tender cake option for variety.
How to Make Fruit Dip
COMBINE. In a large bowl, use a hand-held electric mixer or a stand mixer to beat 1½ cups powdered sugar, 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, and 1 teaspoon vanilla on low speed, until well mixed.
- Fold in 1 (8-ounce) tub whipped topping and 1 (7-ounce) marshmallow fluff.
CHILL + SERVE! Chill until ready to serve.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Beat the cream cheese until silky before adding anything else for the smoothest dip.
- Fold in whipped topping gently so the dip stays airy.
- Chill at least 30 minutes, the flavor blooms and the texture firms slightly.
- Make it your own, add a pinch of salt, citrus zest, or mini chocolate chips.
- Some fruits, like apple slices, tend to brown while sitting out. See our post on how to keep fruit from browning for tips.
- We love putting this dip on charcuterie boards.
- Not only does this taste great with fresh fruit, but it can be served with cookies and other sweet treats like vanilla wafers, cookies, pretzels, Cinnamon Tortilla Chips, graham crackers, Brownie Bites, or Oreos.
Easy Fruit Dip
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8-ounce) tub whipped topping, (or 3 cups homemade whipped cream)
- 1 (7-ounce) jar Marshmallow Fluff
- strawberries, pineapple, grapes or pound cake pieces, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, use a hand-held electric mixer or a stand mixer to beat powdered sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla on low speed until well mixed.
- Fold in a tub of whipped topping and marshmallow fluff.
- Chill until ready to serve. Serve with fruit or pound cake for dipping.
Notes
- Some fruits, like apple slices, tend to brown while sitting out. See our post on how to keep fruit from browning for tips.
- We love putting this dip on charcuterie boards.
- For a smooth, creamy texture, be sure that the cream cheese is at room temperature
- Not only does this taste great with fruit, but it can be served with cookies and other sweet treats.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Store the fruit dip recipe in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-6 days.
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This recipe was originally published August 2013.
Made this for a bridal shower, served with a fruit skewers and it was a hit. It was so delicious and I had a lot of request for the recipe. Will do it again, thank you!
That sounds wonderful! I’m so happy it was a hit at the shower and that everyone loved it.