Cream Cheese Fruit Dip Recipe
If you’re looking for the creamiest, most crowd-pleasing fruit dip, this recipe is it! As a go-to dip expert at parties and potlucks, I’ve added a few game-changing twists—like vanilla Greek yogurt, orange juice concentrate, and vanilla extract—for extra flavor and depth. The result is a light, ultra-luscious, tangy-sweet dip that’s miles beyond the basic version and pairs beautifully with just about everything. See the Notes for variations!
Servings 10 people
Ingredients
- 7 oz. marshmallow fluff
- 8 oz. full fat block cream cheese
- 1/3 cup Greek vanilla yogurt
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional Garnishes: Orange zest, mini chocolate chips, granola
- Dipper Ideas: Strawberries, pineapple, grapes, cantaloupe, sliced bananas, apple slices, kiwi slices, Graham crackers, vanilla wafer cookies, pretzels, etc.
Instructions
- Soften Cream Cheese: Cube the cream cheese, spread it on a plate, and microwave for 20-25 seconds, until very soft. Transfer it to a large bowl, then beat until very smooth using a hand mixer.
- Add Ingredients: Add the yogurt, thawed orange juice concentrate, and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth.
- For a silkier, thinner dip (not fluffy-pictured): Transfer the fluff to a bowl and microwave for 10 seconds. Beat the fluff into the other ingredients until smooth.
- For a fluffier dip: Fold in the fluff until combined, noting the more you stir, the more air is released, resulting in a dip that’s less fluffy.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, but best if overnight. Serve with assorted fruits and dippers. Store in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
Notes
FLAVOR VARIATIONS
- Use Lemon Instead of the OJ Concentrate: Use 1-2 teaspoons of lemon zest, or the next best option is one teaspoon of lemon extract.
- Flavored Cream Cheese: Use strawberry, blueberry, or honey walnut cream cheese to instantly transform the flavor without adding extra ingredients.
- Flavored Jell-O: Add 1-2 tablespoons of the dry powder (to taste) for a pop of color and flavor. Flavors such as strawberry, raspberry, lime, cherry, orange and peach would be tasty.
- Berry Bliss: Mix in crushed raspberries or diced strawberries for a fruity flavor boost and pretty pink hue.
- Tropical Treat: Mix in some cream of coconut (used in drinks, NOT coconut cream-see Amazon HERE) and/or a splash of pineapple juice for a beachy twist.
- Nutella Twist: Omit the yogurt and add Nutella (softened) for a rich, chocolate-hazelnut dip that's irresistible with strawberries, bananas, and apples.
- Peanut Butter Fluff: Swirl in a spoonful of creamy peanut butter for a sweet and salty combo, especially delicious with apples and pretzels.
- Spiced Up: Add a pinch of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for cozy, warm flavors—perfect for fall with apples.