Easy Fruit Dip
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Easy Fruit Dip
Description
The Easy Fruit Dip recipe starts by blending softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract for a creamy base. Whipped topping and marshmallow creme are folded in to create a light, airy texture with a mild sweetness. This dip serves as a simple accompaniment to fresh fruit or pound cake, adding richness without overpowering the fruit's natural flavors.
The marshmallow fluff adds a subtle marshmallow sweetness and helps achieve a fluffy consistency. The powdered sugar sweetens the cream cheese but remains balanced and not overly sugary. This combination of ingredients mixes quickly with a stand or hand mixer and requires chilling before serving to firm up and meld the flavors.
Serve this fruit dip chilled alongside a variety of fresh fruits to complement their natural juices and textures. The dip acts more as a gentle enhancement rather than a heavy sauce, making it suitable for casual entertaining or light dessert options. It can also be used to dress small cubes of pound cake for a sweet snack with contrast.
To extend the freshness of fruit served with this dip, lightly toss the fruit with lemon juice before serving. The dip keeps well stored in an airtight container refrigerated for almost a week, allowing for some make-ahead convenience.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8-ounce) tub whipped topping or 3 cups homemade whipped cream
- 1 (7-ounce) jar marshmallow creme fluff
- strawberries for serving
- pineapple
- grapes
- pound cake
Instructions
- In a large bowl, use a hand-held electric mixer or a stand mixer to beat powdered sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla on low speed, until well mixed.
- Fold in a tub of whipped topping and marshmallow fluff.
- Chill until ready to serve. Serve with fruit or pound cake for dipping.
Notes
- Store the dip in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-6 days.
- To prevent fruit from browning when served, toss fresh fruit with a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 14Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 51 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 51kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.01g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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