Description
This Cream Cheese Fruit Dip is a smooth, sweet, and creamy accompaniment perfect for fresh fruit. Made with just a few simple ingredients like cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla, this easy-to-make dip enhances the natural flavors of your favorite sliced fruits. It requires no cooking and is ideal as a quick snack or party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk (adjust for desired consistency)
For Serving
- Assorted fresh fruits for dipping (strawberries, apple slices, pineapple, grapes, etc.)
Instructions
- Beat Cream Cheese: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it becomes smooth and fluffy, creating a creamy base for your dip.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar while continuing to mix, ensuring it fully incorporates into the cream cheese without lumps.
- Mix in Vanilla Extract: Stir in the vanilla extract, which adds a warm and aromatic sweetness to the dip.
- Adjust Consistency: Slowly pour in the milk a little at a time, mixing continuously until the dip reaches your preferred smooth and dippable consistency.
- Chill the Dip: Refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the texture to firm slightly for optimal dipping.
- Serve with Fruits: Serve the chilled cream cheese dip alongside an assortment of fresh fruits like strawberries, apple slices, pineapple chunks, and grapes for dipping.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of milk to control the thickness of the dip: less milk for a thicker dip, more for a thinner consistency.
- For a tangier flavor, use half cream cheese and half Greek yogurt instead.
- The dip can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Fresh fruits like bananas or kiwi work well but can brown quickly; add them just before serving.
- For a healthier twist, substitute powdered sugar with a natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup, though this might slightly change the texture.
