Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
Ingredients
- Dip:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff or whipped topping
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp lemon or orange zest
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon or orange juice
- Pinch of salt
- For Serving:
- Fresh strawberries
- Apple slices
- Grapes
- Pineapple chunks
- Melon cubes
- Any favorite fresh fruits
Instructions
- Remove cream cheese from fridge 30 minutes before making
- Beat softened cream cheese in medium bowl with electric mixer 2-3 minutes until fluffy
- Scrape down bowl sides
- Add powdered sugar, beat on low then medium 1-2 minutes until smooth
- Add vanilla, citrus zest, citrus juice, salt
- Beat until incorporated
- Add marshmallow fluff or whipped topping
- Beat on medium until completely combined and fluffy
- Check consistency—should cling to fruit but be easy to dip
- Add milk if too thick, powdered sugar if too thin
- Taste and adjust sweetness or flavor
- Transfer to serving bowl, cover
- Refrigerate at least 30 minutes
- While chilling, wash and cut fresh fruit
- Toss apple slices in lemon juice to prevent browning
- Place dip in center of platter, arrange fruit around
- Serve chilled
Notes
- Cream cheese must be room temperature
- Don't overmix—just until combined
- Chill before serving—dip needs to firm
- Make 1-2 days ahead for the best flavor
- Store up to 5 days refrigerated
- Not freezer-friendly
- Use fresh fruit only—not frozen
- Prevent apple browning with lemon juice
- Adjust sweetness to taste
- Can add cocoa, peanut butter, or cinnamon
- Perfect for parties and potlucks
- Kids love this—makes fruit fun
- Calories: 150 per serving (about ¼ cup)