This Easy Fruit Dip recipe has only 4 ingredients and takes just a few minutes to whip together. It is smooth and creamy with a hint of citrus. It is a delicious complement to fresh fruit.
This Easy Fruit Dip is always a hit at potlucks, parties, and for an after school snack. It’s a great way to entice kids to eat more fruit. A little creamy sweetness goes a long way to enhance the natural flavors of the fruit.
How to soften cream cheese – 3 methods
It is very important to make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature when making the dip. If you use it straight from the refrigerator, no matter how long it is beaten there will still be little lumps. There are a few methods I like to use for bringing cream cheese to room temperature depending on how much time I have.
- The first method is to simply set the cream cheese out on the counter for 30 minutes to an hour in its original packaging. It shouldn’t be left out much longer than an hour.
- The second method is a hot water bath. Fill a bowl with hot tap water and place the cream cheese, still wrapped in foil, in the bowl for 5-10 minutes to bring it to room temperature. If the foil has been opened, place the cream cheese in a resealable plastic bag before placing it in the water bath.
- The third method is to soften it in the microwave. This is my least preferred method because it can melt and overcook. Most microwaves have a “soften” setting. If not, cut 8 ounces of cream cheese in cubes and microwave on high for 15-20 seconds. Stir. If not softened to the desired consistency, continue to microwave at 10 second increments until completely softened. This recipe makes approximately 2 cups of dip.
Fresh Fruit Tray Ideas
This fresh fruit dip is smooth and creamy with a hint of citrus. It complements the flavor of every kind of fruit. These are some of our favorite fruits to use with this dip.
- Apples
- Bananas
- Orange wedges
- Strawberries
- Pineapple
- Kiwifruit
- Grapes
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Honeydew
- Peaches
- Pears
- Cherries
- Raspberries
- Blackberries
How to Make Easy Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 7 oz marshmallow cream
- 2 Tbsp frozen orange juice concentrate
- 1 Tbsp orange zest grated orange peel
- Fresh fruit - see ideas above
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese with a hand mixer or stand mixer until smooth.
- Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Chill 1 hour in the refrigerator or until ready to use.
- Serve with fresh fruit.
Sharleen Mehemed says
March 14, 2016 at 5:56 pmLooks and sounds really yummy and easy to make.
My kind of recipe.
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs.
Colleen Hill says
March 2, 2017 at 6:48 pmHi! Could you please tell me what Mashmellow cream is please. I have never heard of it. Thankyou. Sounds great I want to make it.
Anna says
October 19, 2018 at 10:46 amI think she means like marshmallow fluff …I’ve made it with just the fluff and cream cheese and that’s good too
gayle anziano says
January 25, 2019 at 8:51 amHow much of the cream cheese do you need to make dip and how much do you need of the marshmellow fluff Thank u im trying to get this info before my daughters baby shower on feb 2nd thks
Wanda says
January 31, 2019 at 9:35 pmIt’s the best fruit dip for all fruits
Tina says
February 7, 2019 at 1:02 pmYou must be from New England..lol. here in the south we call it marshmallow cream😃
Jane says
March 25, 2019 at 8:25 amComes in a jar and is usually near the ice cream section with other toppings. Made by Kraft.
Jane says
March 25, 2019 at 2:18 pmActually I just bought some today. It’s Kraft Jet Puffed Marshmallow Creme. It was near the marshmallows on the baking aisle. It is often found with the ice cream toppings as well
Renee says
May 16, 2019 at 9:12 pmYou can find it in same area as marshmallows. It’s in a 7 or 8oz plastic jar. Kraft makes it.
Mary says
May 17, 2019 at 11:33 amJet puff Marshmallow cream, it’s marshmallows in a jar!
Crystal Robinson says
March 13, 2019 at 7:31 pmI made this for my baby shower and EVERYONE loved it. Even was asked by a few for the recipe and to make it again..lol. THANK you! I did modify this a bit and used Tropicana orange juice because I didn’t have the concentrate. Either way it was great! Thank you!
Liz says
March 14, 2016 at 9:27 pmLooks delicious. Thank you.
Tricia says
November 25, 2018 at 1:21 pmI make my fruit dip with Marshmallow fluff, cream cheese and pineapple juice! It’s sooo delicious!!!
Lynda Dunne says
December 21, 2018 at 3:24 pmTricia,
How much pineapple juice? The same as orange concentrate 2Tbsp.
Thank you, Lynda
Melissa Noda says
February 22, 2019 at 11:36 amDelicious! Can the dip be frozen, thawed and maintain the flavor and smoothness?
Favorite Family Recipes says
February 23, 2019 at 10:36 amProbably not. My experience has been that cream cheese does not freeze well. It will last in the fridge for up to a week though.
Sharon says
April 20, 2019 at 2:32 pmWAS looking for a easy recipe this one works for me thanks
Erica says
April 20, 2019 at 9:31 pmSo glad this recipe worked out so well for you!