The Best Cream Cheese Fruit Dip (No Marshmallow Fluff)
You need this simple, creamy fruit dip recipe for your next party or snack time. It uses basic ingredients and skips the marshmallow fluff for a rich, sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with any fruit platter.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: About 1 cup
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk (optional, for thinning)
Instructions
- Place the softened cream cheese into a medium mixing bowl.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the bowl.
- Beat the mixture with an electric mixer on medium speed until it is completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- If the dip seems too thick for your liking, add the milk one teaspoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
- Transfer the finished fruit dip to a serving bowl.
- Serve immediately with your favorite fresh fruit, or cover and chill until ready to use.
Notes
- For a slight tang, substitute 2 tablespoons of the powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of sour cream.
- This dip tastes best when served slightly cool, but not straight from the refrigerator, as it firms up when cold.
- Great fruits for dipping include strawberries, grapes, apple slices, pineapple chunks, and melon pieces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 35
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 20