The Best Fruit Dip is made from 3 everyday ingredients and is perfect for the holidays, parties, showers, and potlucks. Pair this easy dip with fresh fruit and dippers for a gorgeous and delicious presentation!
“I made this for my daughter’s graduation party. … It is AMAZING!! After the party I had a lot of leftover fruit so I made another batch of the dip and im finishing it as I type this! So good!”
Unlike permed bangs, shoulder pads, and neon everything, the recipe for Easy Fruit Dip has stood the test of time. My family and I have been devouring this sweet and yummy fruit dip recipe since the 80s!
(You can’t say the same about acid washed jeans, can you?)
Made with just 3 ingredients, it’s whippy, fluffy texture and marshmallow meets cheesecake flavor makes this cream cheese fruit dip ABSOLUTELY IRRESISTIBLE.
Trust me when I tell you from lots of personal experience that it is so hard to stop eating!
Watch How to Make It
Crowd Pleasing Fruit Dip
My easy fruit dip is a hit at parties, holidays, BBQs, baby and bridal showers, etc. Set out with a platter of fresh fruit accompaniments for a gorgeous addition to any dessert or appetizer spread.
That said, I cannot tell you how excited my brothers and I became anytime my Mom had this dip ready and waiting for us to eat after school as kids. It’s delicious enough to be served as dessert, but easy enough to make any day of the week.
What is Fruit Dip Made Of?
- Marshmallow fluff – Also known as Marshmallow Creme. I use the “Marshmallow Fluff” brand of marshmallow creme, which I find at World Market, as it’s gluten free. Kraft is another great option.
- Softened cream cheese – I typically 1/3 less fat cream cheese in this recipe, though full fat is fine too.
- Orange juice concentrate – The frozen kind that comes in a can (speaking of the 80s!) Use the remaining concentrate to make a pitcher of orange juice.
What to Serve with Fruit Dip
I can’t think of a fruit or berry that wouldn’t be delicious dolloped with this yummy cream cheese fruit dip, though we’ve always served it with the following:
- Grapes
- Strawberries
- Pineapple chunks
- Apple slices
- Sliced bananas
- Cantaloupe
- Graham crackers
- Nilla wafers
Can I Make Fruit Dip Dairy Free?
Yes! To make dairy free fruit dip, use vegan cream cheese instead of regular cream cheese.
I like Kite Hill or Violife vegan cream cheeses. If you can taste a little “funk” at the end, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or scoop of powdered sugar. That said, dairy free cream cheese has come a LONG way, and is actually very delicious in this recipe.
How to Make Homemade Fruit Dip
Start by scooping marshmallow fluff into a large, microwave-safe mixing bowl then microwave for 15 seconds to soften it up a bit. Next add thawed orange juice concentrate plus cream cheese that’s been softened to room temperature.
Use an electric mixer to whip the dip until it’s very, very smooth. Cover the mixing bowl then place it into the refrigerator for several hours or up to overnight.
When it’s time to serve, scoop the dip into a festive bowl then surround it on a platter by your favorite fruits and dippers. I’m telling you — the best!
How to Avoid Lumpy Fruit Dip
From time to time you may have little lumps of cream cheese in your whipped fruit dip, which doesn’t affect the flavor of course, but a smooth and creamy dip is part of the presentation.
Hare are my two best tips and pointers for avoiding or troubleshooting lumpy fruit dip:
- Let the cream cheese fully soften. It’s important that your cream cheese is very VERY soft before attempting to mix it with the other ingredients. I leave my cream cheese out for several hours ahead of making the fruit dip.
- Troubleshooting lumpy dip. If, despite your best efforts, you still see a few lumps, let the dip sit on the counter for 20 minutes then blast through it again with a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
More Easy Dessert Recipes
- Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcake
- Dirt Cake
- Easy Gluten Free Apple Crisp
- Gluten Free Sugar Cookie Bars
- Triple Berry Crumb Bars
- Oreo Mousse
- Gluten Free Blueberry Crisp
Equipment
Ingredients
- 7 oz marshmallow fluff
- 8 oz 1/3 less-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 2 Tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
- Dippers: grapes, strawberries, pineapple, apple slices, sliced bananas, cantaloupe, graham crackers, vanilla wafer cookies
Directions
- Cover then chill for several hours or overnight. Serve with assorted fruits and dippers. Store in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
Notes
- Be sure your cream cheese is very, VERY soft before making this recipe! If your dip has little cream cheese lumps, let the dip sit on the counter for 20-30 minutes then whip it again.
Nutrition
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I usually make my recipe with fresh lemon juice, but I can imagine orange juice concentrate being equally as yummy. :) The trouble with this recipe though…the fruit never makes it to the dip because I end up eating the dip straight with a spoon! LOL
Wow. Seriously. I made this for my daughter’s first birthday party (which was Sunday) as the dip for her rainbow fruit trays. I made it again Tuesday and bought two packs of strawberries. I can’t get enough of this stuff! I loved the orange concentrate in it. Another recipe I saw added even more sugar (powdered) but I can’t imagine wanting to since this is already so sweet. I think I’ll try other juice concentrates with this, too. YUM!!
***Proof of it’s deliciousness: It was gone before anyone even touched the candy buffet at the party!**
you can do this with frozen lemonade too. We were just talking about this yesterday, it really is AMAZING. I have never microwaved the Fluff before, I will try it though to see if it changes it at all.
If you are making this for a party, make sure you buy enough for a double batch… it will go quickly!!
I just use the cream cheese and fluff. And for variety use strawberry fluff instead of the white.
Ive done this for years & it’s always a hit! I haven’t tried it with the oj concentrate yet although it sounds delish, seems like it would make it taste lighter. I often add in between half & a full container of Yoplait Light Yogurt! Blueberry, Key Lime & White Chocolate is so yummy! :)
Just 3 ingredients? That’s amazing!
Can you make the night before? Having a big party and need to make a large spread. Is it good the next day?
You bet!
Quick question. I want to make this but I have someone who is allergic to oranges. Do you have any suggestions for what else I could use?
You can use any sweet jam/jelly – raspberry/strawberry, etc. Just heat it for about 15 seconds in the microwave first to get it runny!
This looks amazing! I live in New Zealand and we don’t have jars of marshmallow stuff. What do you think I could use instead? Also, I’m sure we don’t have frozen orange juice concentrate but I could just use the carton concentrate right? Thanks :) Lizy
You might try cool whip/whipped cream?! Also, you can use any jam or jelly instead of the orange juice concentrate. Just warm it up a bit in the microwave first to get it runny!
There’s a B&B in northern Illinois that serves a version of this with fresh fruit every morning as part of the breakfast spread. She uses a It is served with grapes, strawberries, kiwi, banana slices, cantalope and honeydew melon.
Mmmmmmm! I agree with you – it can make ANYTHING taste good! I could (and have!) eat it straight from the bowl with a spoon.
you could make home made marshmallow creme.
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup water
1/8 teaspoon fine salt
2 large egg whites, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
INSTRUCTIONS
Stir together the sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 240°F on a candy/fat thermometer.
Place the egg whites and cream of tartar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Start whipping the egg whites to soft peaks on medium speed. (The goal is to have the egg whites whipped and ready, waiting for your syrup to be drizzled in. If they’re whipping faster than your syrup is coming to temperature, just stop the mixer until the syrup is ready.)
When the syrup reaches 240°F, reduce the mixer speed to low and slowly drizzle about 2 tablespoons of syrup into the egg whites to warm them. (If you add too much syrup at once, the whites will scramble.) Slowly drizzle in the rest of the syrup. Increase the speed to medium high and whip until the marshmallow crème is stiff and glossy, about 7 minutes. Add in the vanilla and whip 2 minutes more. Use immediately or refrigerate stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
no comparison
I have another one for you to try…
sugar free vanilla pudding (just the powder stuff)
16 oz. fat free plain yogurt
8 oz fat free cool whip
blend all together and it tastes just like the mashmallow fluff stuff – no orange zest, though, but could be added!
Your blog is so colorful, clean and appealing. Thanks for sharing so many vibrant recipes!
Oh I cannot wait to make this! Thanks for sharing.