Cream cheese fruit dip is a sweet, no-bake appetizer that's easy to whip up with just four ingredients. This fluffy, whipped cheesecake dip is great served with fresh strawberries, apple slices, and graham crackers.
Recipe summary
Flavor/texture: Lightly sweetened, fluffy, and tangy with a hint of vanilla.
Simple ingredients. Made with cream cheese, heavy cream, confectioner's sugar, vanilla, and salt.
Serve with: Fresh fruits like strawberries, cubed pineapple, apple slices, graham crackers, and vanilla wafers.
Similar to: Strawberry Cheesecake Dip, Brownie Batter Dip, and Cookie Dough Dip
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Ingredients and substitutions
- Cream cheese - Block-style cream cheese is a must for this recipe. I've only tried this recipe with full fat cream cheese, so I can't say whether lower fat versions would work or not.
- Confectioner's sugar - Adds a light sweetness to the base. Confectioner's sugar blends seamlessly without adding a grainy texture. I don't recommend using granulated sugar for this reason.
- Vanilla extract - Adds vanilla flavor to the dip.
- Heavy cream - Necessary to whip into whipped cream. Other dairy products, like half & half or milk, will not work because they do not contain enough fat to whip into whipped cream. Whipped cream is what creates that light, fluffy texture.
- Salt - Enhances the flavor of the dip and helps balance the sweetness.
How to make fruit dip
- Add cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and salt to a large bowl and use a hand mixer to beat until creamy and smooth.
- In a separate bowl, add heavy cream.
- Use a whisk attachment to whip until medium peaks form.
- Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until incorporated.
Tips and tricks
Soften the cream cheese - Soft cream cheese mixes easily with the other ingredients without creating lumps. Set it on the counter an hour before beginning.
Use a hand mixer - The cream cheese must be beaten until smooth and creamy along with the other ingredients. You'll also need to whip the heavy cream in a separate bowl using a whisk attachment. I don't recommend preparing this dip by hand as you won't be able to recreate the fluffy, smooth consistency.
Fold gently - Using gentle, sweeping motions, fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to avoid deflating the whipped cream.
Storage
Your dip can be made up to two days ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Leftover dip will keep for 3 to 4 days in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, fruit dip can be made up to 2 days ahead of time and stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
No, I do not recommend freezing cheesecake dip. Dairy products can separate when frozen and thawed.
Almost any fruit you have on hand can work. Strawberries, grapes, cubed pineapple, blueberries, and apple slices are popular choices. I recommend adding toothpicks for smaller or cubed fruits for easy dipping. Other great options include teddy grahams, vanilla wafers, pretzels, and shortbread cookies.
Lumps can form if your cream cheese is still cold or the ingredients aren't fully mixed together. Use a hand mixer to beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and salt together until smooth and creamy. Once the whipped cream has been prepared, gently fold until smooth and fluffy. Continue folding until the mixture looks uniform (this process may take a few minutes).
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Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces (227 g) cream cheese, softened
- ⅔ cup (75 g) confectioner's sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (227 g) heavy cream, cold
Instructions
- In a bowl, add softened cream cheese, confectioner's sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, mix until fully combined and smooth. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, add heavy cream. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer with a whisk attachment, whip for about 2-3 minutes to medium peaks.
- Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated and smooth. Transfer dip into a serving bowl.
- Serve immediately with fresh fruits or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Notes
- Serving options: Serve with strawberries, pineapple cubes, apple slices, grapes, and blueberries. For smaller and cubed fruits, add toothpicks for easy dipping. Graham crackers, pretzels, and vanilla wafer cookies are also great for dipping.
- Storage: Cream cheese dip will keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
I had so much fun creating this recipe! I hope you give it a try and love it as much as I do. If you have a question, check out the post above, which is packed with information about the recipe. Tried the recipe? I'd love to hear your thoughts — leave a comment and a star rating to share your feedback!