Cream Cheese Fruit Dip (Printable)

Smooth cream cheese blend paired with fresh fruit in a centerpiece bowl for easy serving.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cream Cheese Base

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup marshmallow fluff
03 - 1/2 cup sour cream
04 - 2 tbsp powdered sugar
05 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
06 - Zest of 1 orange (optional)

→ For Serving

07 - Assorted fresh fruit (strawberries, apple slices, grapes, pineapple, melon, blueberries)

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, add softened cream cheese, marshmallow fluff, sour cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and orange zest if using.
02 - Using a hand mixer or whisk, beat the mixture until smooth, creamy, and fully combined.
03 - Taste the dip and add more powdered sugar if a sweeter flavor is desired.
04 - Transfer the dip into a decorative serving bowl placed in the center of a large platter.
05 - Surround the bowl with assorted fresh fruit to accompany the dip for easy serving.
06 - Serve immediately or cover the bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes 10 minutes flat and tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
  • The marshmallow fluff creates this cloud-like texture that nobody expects from a fruit dip.
  • It's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, which means everyone at the table can enjoy it without worry.
02 -
  • Let your cream cheese come to room temperature before mixing, or you'll end up with a lumpy dip that tastes grainy instead of silky.
  • Don't skip the tasting step—every brand of marshmallow fluff has a slightly different sweetness level, and adjusting the powdered sugar now saves you from an overly sweet or flat result.
03 -
  • Softened cream cheese is non-negotiable—it's the difference between silky and grainy, and no amount of mixing will fix lumps that start frozen.
  • Make the dip the day before if you're short on time the day of the event; it actually tastes even better after the flavors have had time to meld overnight.

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