Easy Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

MY LATEST RECIPES

• Apples
• Bananas
• Orange wedges
• Strawberries
• Pineapple
• Kiwifruit
• Grapes
• Watermelon
• Cantaloupe
• Honeydew
• Peaches
• Pears
• Cherries
• Raspberries
• Blackberries

How to Make Easy Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

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Easy Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

Prep Time

10 mins

Chill

1 hr

 

A smooth and creamy dip with a hint of citrus.  It complements the flavor of every kind of fruit.  I love it with apples, oranges, pineapple, strawberries, kiwi, grapes, bananas, cantaloupe, watermelon, and any other fruit that is in season. 

Course: Appetizer, Dip

Servings: 8

Ingredients (with Amazon Links)

• 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

1. Beat cream cheese with a hand mixer or stand mixer until smooth.
2. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
3. Chill 1 hour in the refrigerator or until ready to use.
4. Serve with fresh fruit.