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 made this, and it was SO GOOD! I made mention of it in my blog post about summer city living in Alaska. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
OK… I don’t own a microwave ( ours broke and we never bought a new one) can I cook the fluff in a pan?
Anyone know if it’s ok to make this the night before?
Definitely! It just gets better and better!
She is not kidding! I had my mom taste this dip and she said, ” Where is my spoon?” I am making another batch tomorrow.
Instead of marshmallow creme can you use fluff?
I think they are the same thing (I think!) so I’d say go for it!
I love this fruit dip! I used to make it and have been searching for the recipe ever since! I made it with 1/4 cup chocolate syrup though, instead of the OJ and it was awesome.
Do you think this would work with limeade instead of oj?
Sure!
I added 1 tsp. of vanilla and 2 Tbsp. of finely chopped orange rind to the dip. Gave it a little more orange zing….fantastic.
I remember growing up on eating Frito corn chips and milk in the bowl like cereal, also dipping buttery toast in a hot cup of coffee and eating, ritz crackers and milk in a bowl was a hit too. My grandma was always eating grape jelly on saltine crackers , guess it was a salty sweet thing!!
I love this dip, my mom used to make it when I was a kid. It is delicious. Can you share where you found the sticks for the fruit kabobs?
They’re cake pop sticks from Michaels craft store!
This dip sounds yummy with the orange juice in it! I’ll have to try it! I have a recipe from a co-worker that uses the marshmallow creme, cream cheese and simply adds crushed peppermint candies (the red & white hard candies sometimes called “Starlight Mints”). It is also a fruit dip and is totally YUMMY too! The mint flavor is really delish with the fruit!
I am a staunch disliker of all things fruit dip….until now! So yummy and I’m sure my Thankgiving Day crowd will be thanking you too! Thanks for the great recipe.
Delish! Thanks for posting!!!