Cream Cheese Fruit Dip is a quick and simple recipe that’s easy to customize with different add-ins! Cream cheese is all dressed up with heavy whipping cream, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract and the sweetener of your choice.
If you love dessert dips, satisfy your sweet tooth with more recipes like Caramel Apple Dip, Cannoli Dip and Caramallow Dip!
Table of Contents
- Why we love this Fruit Dip recipe:
- Ingredients Needed for Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
- How to make Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
- Variations and Substitutions
- How to store Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
- Can I freeze Cream Cheese Fruit Dip?
- What kind of fruit do you serve with Cream Cheese Fruit Dip?
- Serving suggestions:
- You might also like these fun party ideas!
- Cream Cheese Fruit Dip Recipe
Cream cheese fruit dip is one of the easiest dips to toss together with a handful of inexpensive ingredients! You only need cream cheese, vanilla extract, Greek yogurt, heavy whipping cream and a sweetener like honey or powdered sugar to whip up this dip.
Whether you serve it as a dessert, at a picnic or as an appetizer, you’ll love watching it disappear quickly. It’s loved by everyone from kids to grandparents!
Why we love this Fruit Dip recipe:
- No Bake – I love a recipe I don’t need to preheat the oven for. This no-bake dip recipe is so simple to toss together all in one bowl!
- Versatile – There are so many different ways you can customize this fruit dip recipe! Make it chocolate peanut butter, lemon lime, maple cinnamon… or add in your favorite flavors! The possibilities are endless.
- Inexpensive – You might already have everything you need to make this cream cheese dip recipe in your kitchen right now! All of the ingredients are super budget-friendly and easy to find at the grocery store.
- Kid Friendly – Yes! The little ones love this fun, fruity dip. It’s a great recipe to use to get them to eat some nutrients (from the fruit dippers) and some protein (Greek yogurt)!
Ingredients Needed for Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
- Cream Cheese – The star of the show! I recommend using regular cream cheese, not low-fat. Low-fat cream cheese won’t be quite as thick and creamy.
- Greek Yogurt – I like using plain Greek yogurt with no added flavors, but there’s certainly room for creativity here!
- Vanilla Extract – This adds just the right amount of depth to the sweetness.
- Powdered Sugar – Feel free to swap this with honey or any other sweetener you prefer.
- Cream – Do not swap the heavy cream with any other dairy product! You need it to achieve the right consistency.
How to make Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
Here’s a quick look at how to whip up the very best fruit dip! Keep scrolling for more detailed ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar and beat until incorporated.
- Beat in the heavy cream and vanilla until incorporated.
- Beat in the yogurt until smooth.
Variations and Substitutions
- Chocolate Peanut Butter: Calling all Reese’s lovers! Mix in 2 tbsp of peanut butter and 1 tsp cocoa powder.
- Lemon Lime: Craving something more tangy? Stir in 1 tsp lime zest, 1 tsp lemon zest and 1-2 tbsp of either lemon or lime juice.
- Maple Cinnamon: Stir in 2 tbsp of maple syrup instead of powdered sugar. Just a pinch (¼ tsp) of cinnamon warms things up a bit!
- Customize it! This recipe is easy to add to with your favorite flavors.
How to store Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
In an airtight container in the fridge, cream cheese fruit dip will stay fresh for 4-5 days. However, once fruit actually gets dipped into it, it’s best enjoyed immediately. Any new bacteria introduced from the dippers will cause the dip to spoil in a shorter time.
Can I freeze Cream Cheese Fruit Dip?
Sure thing! Keep it stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month. Let it slowly thaw in the fridge prior to serving.
You may notice the texture is not as thick — this is because the cream deflates some as it thaws. It won’t affect the quality or the flavor!
What kind of fruit do you serve with Cream Cheese Fruit Dip?
Enjoy cream cheese fruit dip with grapes, strawberries, bananas, apple slices or really any other fruit you like best! Dippers like graham crackers and cookies are also pretty tasty.
Serving suggestions:
Serve this party dip as an appetizer or dessert. It’s pretty versatile, and there’s really no bad way to serve it!
You might also like these fun party ideas!
- Try this Dessert Charcuterie Board instead of dessert for a party!
- Serve this fruit dip with savory dips like this Rotel Dip, Taco Dip or this Buffalo Chicken Dip for a dip party!
- Serve warm, savory dips with these Homemade Breadsticks or Garlic Bread for a well-round finger food meal.
Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
written by Ashley Fehr
Ingredients
- 250 grams Cream Cheese (light or regular) 8 oz
- ½ cup powdered sugar, honey or any other sweetener
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream (a lighter cream will not work)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Fruit Dip:
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
Lemon Lime Cream Cheese Fruit Dip:
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1-2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
Maple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (omit the sugar)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Whip the cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add the sugar and beat on medium speed until smooth.
- Add whipping cream and vanilla and beat on low until incorporated, then beat on high until light and fluffy.
- Beat in yogurt on low speed until blended. Taste and adjust to your preference.
Chocolate Peanut Butter:
- Add in peanut butter and cocoa with the yogurt.
Lemon Lime:
- Add in lime zest, lemon zest and juice with the yogurt — just enough to reach your desired consistency.
Maple Cinnamon:
- Swap the maple syrup for the powdered sugar, and add the cinnamon.
Notes
- sugar: you can substitute the sugar with any sweetener, just keep in mind that a liquid sweetener will change the consistency.
- yogurt: feel free to sub in a fruit-flavored yogurt for a fun twist
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Cathy says
Gonna over the weekend. Great for me as I love sweet n I can also b a bit healthy dipping w berries
The Recipe Rebel says
Enjoy!
Marilyn says
I want to make this. Question…do I whip the whipping cream before adding it to the cream cheese?
The Recipe Rebel says
Hi Marily, you’ll see Step 3 where it says, add the whipping cream then beat on low, then on high till light and fluffy. No need to whip it prior to adding it to the recipe. Enjoy!