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I’m not saying fruit needs anything else for it to be delicious. But I’m also not saying that it’s not better with this Cream Cheese Fruit Dip. I haven’t found a single fruit that’s not delicious dipped into this 10-minute, creamy dip.
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In my house, we eat fruit as a snack. But I also love fruit for dessert—and even my kids will eat it up with this 4-ingredient whipped cream cheese fruit dip. Strawberries, cubed pineapple, grapes, sliced peaches or apples, kiwi, mango. They love it all with this creamy, fluffy fruit dip. I love how little ingredients go into it, too. If you have heavy whipping cream and cream cheese, you’re bound to have the rest in your pantry.
Recipe At a Glance
Cuisine Inspiration: American
Primary Cooking Method: No-cook
Dietary Info: Gluten-free
Key Flavor: Slightly sweetened cream cheese
Skill Level: Easy
Why this Cream Cheese Fruit Dip is so Good
- Make-ahead: This cream cheese fruit dip for strawberries can be made up to a week ahead. I love to meal prep it for easy snacks or desserts.
- Incredibly easy: You basically make whipped cream and whipped cream cheese and then fold the two together. That’s all this cream cheese fruit dip recipe is!
- Customizable: You can use different extracts or fold in mini chocolate chips and a little ricotta for a cannoli-inspired dip.
- A no-cook dessert: When it’s super hot out, I’ll take any excuse not to turn on the oven. This cream cheese fruit dip requires absolutely zero cooking.
Ingredients to Make Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
- Heavy whipping cream: Heavy cream and heavy whipping cream are the exact same thing, so buy either!
- Powdered sugar: This makes the dip sweet and fluffy! Don’t substitute granulated sugar—it won’t mix in as well.
- Vanilla: If you like vanilla, feel free to double the amount this recipe calls for.
- Cream Cheese: Tangy and creamy, use full-fat cream cheese for the best flavor.
Popular Substitutions & Additions
- Make it chocolate-ty. Stir in cocoa powder and/or mini chocolate chips.
- Add in an extract. During the wintertime, I’ll add peppermint extract for a minty twist on this cream cheese fruit dip.
- Drizzle with honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness. You can also top the dip with chopped, toasted walnuts or pecans!
- Top with chopped fresh fruit. While I love to dip fruit into this dip, you can also top it with chopped, fresh strawberries and use graham crackers to scoop it up.
How to Make Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
- Add the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to the bowl of a stand mixer, or a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk until it turns into whipped cream with stiff peaks.
- Remove the whipped cream and add the softened cream cheese to the same bowl.
- Use the paddle attachment to beat the cream cheese light and fluffy.
- Add the whipped cream back to the bowl and gently fold into the cream cheese.
- Fold together until well combined, being careful not to overmix. Chill until ready to serve.
Tips for Making Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
- Allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature. Just set it on the kitchen counter for 30 minutes to an hour and that should do the trick. This is an important step to ensure that there are no lumps in the fruit dip. If you’re running short on time, you can place the cream cheese in its foil in a hot water bath for 5-10 minutes.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese. You’ll want to use a swooping motion to gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese so the whipped cream doesn’t deflate and the dip stays as light and airy as possible.
- Prevent fruit from browning by spritzing lemon juice over the fruit when it’s on the platter. You can also toss all the fruit in lemon juice before adding to the platter. The light lemon flavor is refreshing and helps the platter stay looking fresh longer!
Frequently Asked Questions
If the cream cheese isn’t fully softened it may leave little lumps of cream cheese. Be sure to allow it to soften and whip until smooth.
Yes, you can make this dip and store it in the fridge up to a week ahead of time. I recommend gently re-stirring the dip before serving to make sure it’s smooth.
To store the cream cheese fruit dip, put it into an airtight container. It will last in the fridge for up to a week.
This cream cheese fruit dip is so quick, creamy, and perfectly sweet. And by perfectly sweet I mean not super sweet and ideal for dipping fruit into. Set a bowl of it out with any and all fruit and watch your kiddos go to town. I know I do.
More Dessert Recipes:
- Summer Fruit Salad
- Watermelon Blueberry Salad
- Grilled Fruit Kabobs
- Watermelon Pizza
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Dip
- Peanut Butter Dip
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This cream cheese fruit dip was originally published July 28, 2019. It has recently been updated to a traditional cream cheese dip with whipped cream instead of Greek yogurt. The original recipe can be found in the recipe card. The post has also been updated with new photography and collages to better help make the recipe.
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Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
- Assorted fruits for serving
Instructions
- Place the cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whisk the ingredients together on low speed to incorporate powdered sugar into whipping cream, about 30 seconds. Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and whisk mixture on medium-high 3-4 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
- Place the cream cheese in the bowl of the stand mixer, now fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat the cream cheese on high speed until whipped, about 1 minute.
- Gently transfer the reserved whipped cream to the bowl with the whipped cream cheese. Use a large silicone spatula to gently fold the whipped cream into cream cheese, being careful not to over-mix so it stays plump.
- Transfer the cream cheese fruit dip to a serving dish and serve immediately with fruits of choice, or store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve.
Equipment
Notes
- Feel free to substitute other extracts instead of vanilla, for example, almond extract or peppermint extract for a different flavor
Instructions
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In the bowl of an electric mixer, place cream cheese and beat on low speed until softened.
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Slowly add yogurt, honey and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until well combined and smooth
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Taste for sweetness and adjust accordingly.
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Cover the dip and chill in the fridge for an hour before serving.
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Serve with your favorite fruits.
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
I made your dip for a combined birthday and baby shower party. I used a vanilla bean Greek yogurt and it turned out perfect. Twenty-five adults and 10 kids raved about this dip. Yes, even the kids loved it! The pregnant Momma (who requested fruit dip for the party) said it was the “BOMB”. Thanks so much!
You’re so welcome, Carolyn!
This is phenomenal!! Perfectly delicious just the way it’s written! Definitely a keeper!!
Thank you so much, Eva!
Great base recipe for a dip that doesn’t use marshmallow fluff like all the others online. I used light vanilla Greek yogurt, Neufchatel cheese, less honey and less vanilla, then added a splash of lemon juice. So good.
Thank you so much, Allison!
This came out yummy. So easy to make. Now there’s more of an excuse to eat more fruit!!!
I found the plain Greek yoghurt taste took over a bit and I needed to add more honey and vanilla. Even in doing that, it tasted like it is still missing something. If I try it again, I’m going to use flavoured Greek yoghurt.
Thank you for the feedback! You can also use regular yogurt if you prefer that.
Amazing dip! I used vegan cream cheese and plain coconut yogurt along with local honey and pure vanilla extract. I did use a little extra honey and vanilla. It was great to share this gluten free and dairy free recipe with friends. Everyone commented on how good it tasted compared to the store bought pre made type . Thanks again, can’t wait to make it again.
Thank you! That sounds perfect. So glad everyone enjoyed it!
Delicious recipe! I used Greek yogurt, which made it super thick. I thinned it out with non fat milk until I got the consistency I liked. Also substituted the honey for a cup of Swerve confectioners sugar. Will definitely make again and again!
Thank you so much! That’s perfect. Yay!
I’m not sure what I did, but my dip is not smooth and has little lumps in it. Almost like little drops of cottage cheese. Can you help me?
You may just need to beat the cream cheese and other ingredients with the electric mixer for longer!
I experienced the same thing. My cream cheese was at room temperature too. I’m going to try to hand whip it more at room temperature before I use the electric mixer. It tastes really good. It’s just lumpy.
You could try cutting it into cubes, then mixing it. Usually, when lumps are present, it hasn’t fully come to room temp. Might be a little too cold in the middle still, even though the outside feels soft.
Not usually a fan of dips like this. Yet I loved this one because it tasted so light! Great posts.
So glad you liked it. Thank you!