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
Nutritional values are estimates only. Please read our full nutrition information disclaimer.
When I saw only 3 items for your dip, I knew then this was the real thing. Many doctor it up with all kinds of stuff. But in my opinion, this original is perfect. By the way, I also have 2 gallon zip lock bags with all those recipes you metioned.
How long do you chill in the fridge? I am going to make this tomorrow for a soccer party, but won’t be serving it for several hours. Will it need to soften up substanially before serving?
It doesn’t need to soften up substantially. It is fine right out of the fridge!
Kristen,
I found your site yesterday as a sat in a hospital room caring for my very sick mother. I have to say your humor, charm, love of all that life has to offer us and of course your delectable recipes especially the deserts cheered me up. You mentioned in your fruit dip recipe how your Mom made it for you and your brother when you were younger. Your excitement was very apparent in the finding of that recipe again. My Mom is way to sick to do any of her wonderful baking but I have been inspired by you to get the kitchen aid whirling. Mom’s Famous Crunch Cake will be on a cake plate under glass for everyone to taste a bit of the joy my Mom would always bring to each of us every time she made it. Thanks for the lift.
Going to try this tomorrow.. sounds much more interesting that cool whip and strawberry yogurt…not that I also don’t like that.. but everyone has done that one…. TO DEATH ! ! !
Going to try this tomorrow.. sounds much more interesting that cool whip and strawberry yogurt…not that I also don’t like that.. but everyone has done this…. TO DEATH ! ! !
I made this for my housewarming party and it was ridiculously loved by everyone! My friend told me if I left her alone with it, there’d be a her-face-shaped hole in the middle and one of my friend’s kids didn’t want to leave cause it was go good.
AMAZING!!
Hahaha, so glad it was a hit! And tell your friend I am the exact same way around this dip! ;)
A friend made this with strawberry cream cheese (is that even still a thing?) and the fluff, and it was awesome. And one less ingredient, too!
I have never had this with orange juice. Can’t wait to try it! We usually use marshmallow creme and cream cheese. Still delicious!
I just made this for a BBQ and it was a HIT! So many people asked for the recipe. Nice work!
DELISH! It tastes like CREAM SICLE!!! I made this for my son’s first birthday and I’m sure all my family will love it! Thank you!
I just made this yesterday after work because I needed something quick to take to a friend’s house for dessert – SO GOOD! I’m super excited that I still have some in the fridge and now I’m looking around the house wondering what else I can dip into this wonderful stuff. Thanks a bunch and keep on blogging!
I don’t have a microwave, is there another way to go about heating up the marshmallow creme?
It should still work fine – you might just need a little bit of elbow grease to get it all worked in!
This stuff is so yummy!! I am making for Memorial Day weekend and the easiness of 3 ingredients is awesome. I’m going to pair it with strawberries, grapes and cantaloupe. Can’t wait!