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I love me some fruit, but what I love more is dipping fruit into this dip! Thanks to my sisters-in-law, who made it for my wedding reception, I now have the recipe to hands-down the best fruit dip in the world. No Lie.
It’s very simple to make, and only takes three ingredients!
Creamy Fruit Dip Recipe
Author: Emily
Your guests will be amazed by this tasty dip, and it's so simple to make!
Ingredients
- 1 8oz pkg Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 7oz jar Marshmallow Cream
- ½ cup Powdered Sugar (Optional, but helps to stiffen it up)
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients until combined.
I even used it for the “Clouds” in my fruit rainbow this St. Patrick’s Day!! Did you see THAT POST?!
It’s not just great on fruit, either! This recipe makes enough for you to put on graham crackers, cookies, or top a bowl of strawberries with this instead of whipped cream!
Enjoy!
This really is the BEST fruit dip!!!! I made it yesterday and everyone went crazy for it! So glad you introduced us to it!
My mother in law made this dip for our dessert last night! It really is a very yummy fruit dip!
I made it yesterday too!! It is so good!!! I made it as part of a special dessert that I’ll post later this week, so keep your eyes peeled!!
My friends and I call it Crack Dip. This stuff is way to delish for Words!!
CRACK DIP! That is a good way of explaining it! Oh, it’s just SO SO good.
Hilarious!! That is what all of my friends call this dip too!!! They always say, “This stuff is like crack.. it’s soooo addicting” Good times!!
lmao It must be like Crack then, because that is what we call it too.. There is NEVER any leftover lol I wonder why
A coworker of mine calls is Smack Yo Mama Dip (so good it makes you want to smack yo mama :).
I love this dip too. Do you want to know what makes it EVEN BETTER?! Use Strawberry Cream Cheese instead of regular.
It’s amazing. 🙂
Oh wow! I am really going to have to try it with the Strawberry Cream Cheese! That sounds amazing!!!!
You know, I’ve heard that too! I just haven’t tried it yet…that’ll be my next try!
Yes! I make it with Strawberry cream cheese, marshmallow cream and orange juice.
i have never made it with the powered sugar..i have always made mine with just cream cheese and marshmallow cream and that is Delicious too, but definitely going to have to try it with the powered sugar
I will have to try it without the powdered sugar! Less sugar=better for you…right? Even with the marshmallow cream??? 😉
I don’t use the powdered sugar either……and have to say I don’t think you will miss it at all……This is soooo
addictive……and you won’t want a 12 step prgram to stop using it…..it’s too yummy.
I also don’t use the powdered sugar and it is amazing! It is the only fruit dip I will eat or make. 🙂
This looks and sounds delish! I would like to invite you to share this, and any other posts you would like to, at my link party at http://www.michellestastycreations.blogspot.com. Have a great week.
Michelle
Oh! Thank you so much, Michelle!
Thanks Michelle, will do!
I’ve made it too without the powdered sugar but added just a little bit of cinnamon. My kids love this!
oooooh, with cinnamon?? I’m going to be trying that!!
We use a pinch of ground ginger instead of powdered sugar. YUMMY!
That’s how I make mine, without the powdered sugar, but I do add a capful of vanilla.
Mmmm, all these new little ideas make me want to make a big old batch with different add-ins!!
I make it with strawberry to and it is AMAZING! Enjoy!
Ok, It’s for SURE I’m going to have to try it with strawberry cream cheese!
We make it with marshmallow fluff, strawberry cream cheese and cool whip. Yummy!
I do believe I might have to try this using Philadelphia White Chocolate Cream Cheese… holy yumness!
Wow, white chocolate cream cheese? Yum!
I use an addition of 1 cup cream, whipped and fold it into that. Really, really good! No sugar added.
Oh, I bet that makes it so fluffy! Great idea!
I’ve made it with a teaspoon of amaretto in it, and it is delicious!!
I LOVE amaretto! I have to try that!
I make this but add vanilla or almond too! Oh so delish!
Marshmallow, cream cheese and maraschino cherry juice — it is DELICIOUS and I hate maraschino cherries!
OH wow! I have to try this. I LOVE maraschino cherries!
If you love them, you can also chop them up real small and fold them into the dip as well!
I skip the powdered sugar also, I just use the cream cheese and strawberry fluff or raspberry fluff! Awesome!
We made this in my food prep class waaay back in my freshman year of high school. We didn’t use powdered sugar, but I’m guessing it gives it more stability. Reading all the comments of the new additions, I’m gonna have to make this old favorite again soon! It’s PERFECT with Granny Smith Apples 😀
I shall def. try this, I’ve normally done my dip with just the cream cheese and marsh mellow but I’m sure some sugar will add to its yummyness 🙂
I’ve made this dip many times, minus the sugar but with a tub of whipped cream cheese instead of block cream cheese. It blends super-easy and it’s pretty fluffy. Best dip ever 🙂
Great tip! You probably don’t have to wait for it to soften if you use the whipped Cream Cheese!
instead of powdered sugar i used sweetened condensed milk and i also added chopped pecans! i love it
Oh, that sounds AMAZING. LOVE this idea!!
Love this fruit dip! I have always made it w/o the powered sugar! I also add a couple tablespoons of orange juice!
Ooooh, Orange juice?! YUM
I have made this several times. I have never added the sugar. It is sooooo good!!
i make something almost like that. i use a jar of marshmallow cream and 1 pack of cream cheese mix it together. then i make 2 to 4 envelope of cool whip then mix all together yum. put a plastic wrap on top keep about a week in fridge, depend how much you like it lol. my kids and grandkids love that stuff the little one said yummy in my tommy lol have a great weekend.
I live in New Zealand and we don’t have marshmellow cream, what is it and do you have a substitute you could use for it?
Marshmallow cream is basically a spreadable form of marshmallows. While you COULD melt marshmallows and cornsyrup to make it yourself easily, there’s a great homemade recipe here:
http://www.cinnamonspiceandeverythingnice.com/2012/02/homemade-marshmallow-fluff-chocolate-too.html
And 7oz of the cream is equal to about 2 1/2 cups of the homemade stuff! Hope that helps, and welcome from NZ!!
Emily we don’t have marshmallow spread in Australia could you please send back the recipe as that link doesn’t work on my phone
Hi Amanda, looks like that link no longer works. Here is another recipe:
http://www.marthastewart.com/255394/momma-reiners-homemade-marshmallow-cream
I call this “crack” for fruit … it is so delicious I will eat it when there isn’t any fruit in the house ! Only thing I do differently is skip the powdered sugar … it is sweet enough without it and if you add a splash of a citrus juice it livens it up even more.
My kids and I made this… it was pretty good. Click my link to see my review. Thanks for posting this!!!
I’m thinking… maybe adding amaretto or grand marnier? Can’t wait to try
Can you use strawberry marshmellow cream?
Absolutely! I didn’t know such a thing existed! Sounds yummy!
I have used this dip for years. Adding a touch of Amaretto is great in it too.
I have made this for a holiday dinner..it is very good and simple.
My sister makes a version of this, that is SLAMMIN, and not quite as “unhealthy” as this one hehe. We use 2 8oz pkg Fat Free Cream Cheese, 8oz Fat Free Sour Cream, and 1/2 cup Splenda. Mix it all together and voila!!! It is AMAZING!!!! You can use more or less of the Splenda, to taste. I almost always double the recipe because it goes THAT fast around my house lol. We like to make ours with grapes.. layer grapes in container, and sprinkle with Splenda Brown Sugar Blend.. pour dip mixture over top and then add a sprinkled layer of crushed pecans. Mmmmmmmm so yummy, and not “bad” for you like so many other desserts out there.
Oh, YUM Jamie! Thanks for the idea!
You need to do some research on Splenda and see how bad it is for you. Sorry to be such a spoil sport. You are much better off using sugar.
This is also really good if you use 1 tub of strawberry cream cheese and 1 container of marshmallow fluff. Mix together. Yum yum!
I make this with whipped cream cheese and cool whip instead of marshmallow fluff. I also melt 4 Hershey candy bars and stir that into it as well. It turns out almost like a chocolate mousse. Up in an earlier post, I read someone wanting to try it with the chocolate cream cheese. That sounds MUCH easier than melting the chocolate!
Really no need for the powered sugar….we have been eating this for years and loving every bite.
We’ve always made this with just marshmallow cream, whipped cream cheese and the juice from half a lemon. Perfect!
My mom used to make this all of the time growing up, and it’s still a fave!! She left out the powdered sugar, and it’s still simply delicious. It’s almost embarrassing when reveal the ingredients to guests!! She would serve it out of carved out pineapple. YUM!
This recipe has been in my family forever and we also make it with just cream cheese and marshmallow fluff! I can’t imagine adding powdered sugar to it! I remember when I was little Mother used to tint it w/ food coloring to match the colors of what ever shower she was making it for.
I’ve made this dip for years and years but I use an 8oz cool whip in place of the powdered sugar. Adds the sweetness without a ton of sugar. My kids love it too!
I’ve made a similar recipe for many years, using 2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1 (13 oz.) jar Marshmallow creme
2 tsp. frozen orange juice concentrate
Pineapple juice to taste
Ground ginger to taste
Always a huge hit! The pineapple juice and ginger make it really special!
can you make this 2 days ahead of time and not let it spoil??
Yep, keep it in the fridge and it will last a few days!
The recipe we’ve always used is w/o the powdered sugar, but add 1/3 cup cream of coconut,(found in the drink mixes section at the grocery store). Even a double batch is never enough for a get together!
I have made this for years without the sugar. The addition I have is lemon zest. Brings out the flavors of the fruits you are dipping. Also can add a small amount of brown sugar (especially good with apples)
I make this without the powdered sugar, and add a small can of crushed pineapple. It’s amazing!!!
How funny! I have my fruit dip recipe (the same) that I pinned and coined it as the best ever too. 🙂 Love this recipe, have been using it for 14 years and eating it for who knows how long. It is the perfect pairing for fruit….or just on a spoon. 😉 Cheers for great minds thinking alike!
I use this as a filling for crepes and top with fresh sliced strawberries….can you say ‘heavenly” ????
I make a similar dip, but leave out the powdered sugar and I use strawberry cream cheese instead of regular cream cheese. People LOVE it!
I have tried this dip before but not using the powdered sugar. I have done it with the cream cheese and marshmallow cream only. I also use the dip to make pie fillings for graham crusts by using the flavored cream cheese..um um. They are rich but so good. When I have to give the pies to others, I cut the richness by adding cool whip. The next time I do this recipe, I will try it with the powdered sugar!
A lot of people say they make this with no added sugar! I’ll have to try it. I think the sugar adds more stiffness to it.
I have made this, but instead of sugar I used the powdered Pina Colada mix.
This is even better with Strawberry Cream Cheese!!! I ate this daily while pregnant!!
I find that you don’t need the powdered sugar since the marshmallow cream is sugary enough.
I have made this dip but I left out the powdered sugar to cut down on the sugar levels.
Instead of powdered sugar, I use a squeeze of fresh lemon to make it have a little bit of a tart flavor. This is a fantastic dip.
I leave out the powdered sugar and add a tsp or two of coconut extract and a few drops of red food coloring to make a delicious and stunning pink fruit dip.
I added blue food coloring to this and served with fish grahams for a vacation bible school treat for over 200 children and they loved it. Went with our “ocean” theme.
What an adorable idea!!
At our house we make it with just strawberry cream cheese and fluff, but we use it as a dip for fruit as well as pita chips. The dip combined with the pita chips tastes like Captain Crunch Crunch Berries. So yummy! 🙂
Oh yum! I LOVE Captain Crunch! I’ll have to try it with the pita chips.
Does anyone know if this is the recipe they use at Brunch Cafe restaurants?
Just use cool whip and strawberry greek yogurt.
I have always made this, but never heard of it with the sugar. A cup of sugar is mega amounts and with the marshmellow cream I don’t think you will need the sugar. It is so yummy with peaches, bananas & strawberries, but you can use any fruit. It’s heaven!!
I used 3/4 cup powdered sugar and 1/4 cup powdered lemonade mix. It was an idea I got from a tastefully simple dip. I think next time a 1/2 cup of lemonade mix will give it a stronger taste.
Healther alternative:
8 oz fat free sour cream
2 tbsp honey
1/8 tsp cinnamon
* honey & cinnamon to taste
Leave out the powdered sugar and use fruit flavored cream cheese,much better and better for you too!
I used 2tsp. frozen orange juice instead of sugar. Everyone loved it.
You can put vanilla extract in it as well, tastes delicious.
My aunt gave this recipe to me except she substiutes the powdered sugar for orange juice. Its spectacular! Everyone is totally addicted. Strawberries shouldn’t go without this dip!!
Love this dip! I never make it with powdered sugar, but I do occasionally add in some cocoa powder. It’s delicious!
Could I use this as frosting for strawberry cupcakes?!
OK – I have to admit, this is awesome. I substituted with pineapple orange juice concentrate. AMAZING! Thank you for the great recipe. I will be using this again!
I’ve been making this for years but with only the first 2 ingredients, cream cheese and marshmallow fluff. The powdered sugar in my opinion, isn’t necessary. I think it would be too sweet. Try it!
I have made this for years–omitting the powdered sugar, and adding a small can of crushed pineapple. I’ve even used the cheesecake flavored cream cheese and used it as a “frosting” for a pineapple cake. I call it “Hawaiian Dream” cake! 🙂
This is the best fruit dip ever. I have made this before but with only the first two ingredients. I will have to try next time to add the third ingredient.
This dip is awesome. My sister makes it and everyone loves it. Its also great on pretzels! !
Hey…this sounds interesting. But i dont have access to marshmallow cream, so could you suggest an alternative?
Here is a recipe to make your own! : http://www.cinnamonspiceandeverythingnice.com/2012/02/homemade-marshmallow-fluff-chocolate-too.html
this is simply fabulous!! So easy too! I added a bit of vanilla and like a hint of lemon extract and it was terribly addicting 🙂
SO addicting! Glad you loved it too!
I love it because it is so easy! I have never added powdered sugar, but I do add can of creme of coconut.
I love this recipe. However, instead of powderd sugar I use strawberry jello powder. It is fab!!
Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe! I made it today, and added some of my homemade vanilla to it! It tastes amazing. Every time I come into the kitchen I have to dip a grape or strawberry in it!
I use this dip all the time- it truly is the best. Love the rainbow fruit layout. Thanks for sharing!
Oh my that sounds so good…the sugar might not even be needed with how sweet marshmallow creme is.
Thanks.
I have had this dip at work many times and it is so awesome. It is VERY VERY VERY GOOD!!!! I take it to every party and never any left. I will have to try the strawberry cream cheese.
I miss the strawberry in the list of ingredients!
There’s no strawberry required, it’s just a garnish! 🙂
How much does this make?