Classic Marshmallow Fruit Dip
This Classic Marshmallow Fruit Dip combines smooth cream cheese with sweet marshmallow cream and vanilla for a creamy, airy dip well suited to fresh fruit. The recipe blends these simple ingredients into a light and sweet dip with a hint of vanilla, complementing the natural flavors of fruits commonly served with it. It can be enjoyed immediately or chilled for enhanced texture.
Ingredients
- 7 ounces marshmallow cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to beat together 7 ounces marshmallow cream, 8 ounces cream cheese, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined and creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve immediately with your favorite fruits or store covered, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Popular fruits for dipping include strawberries, grapes, pineapple, blueberries, kiwis, bananas, raspberries, mandarin slices, cantaloupe, and apples.
Notes
- Add 2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate for a citrus variation.
- Use flavored cream cheese like strawberry or blueberry instead of plain for a fruity version.
- Incorporate 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 2 tablespoons honey for a honey cinnamon flavor.
- Add pumpkin puree and spices for a pumpkin spice variation.
- Mix in 3 ounces of Jello powdered mix for assorted Jello fruit dip flavors.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 87
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 87kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 46mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 190IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.