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Home » Blog » Recipes » Appetizer » The BEST Fruit Dip

The BEST Fruit Dip

Aug 29, 2019 · Modified: Feb 17, 2022 by Pam Dana · This post may contain affiliate links · 30 Comments

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A thicker, simple 4 ingredient Fruit Dip that will knock your socks off! It also makes a great frosting for cupcakes or a cake! 

This recipe is one of the most popular recipes on my blog and I totally understand why! It’s beyond delicious and so easy to throw together! It’s also a recipe that I make year around — it’s perfect for holidays, parties, after school snacks and more! If you put out a plate of this fruit dip and some fruit, there is no way it won’t get devoured by your family or guests!

Fruit Dip in a white square bowl, surrounded by strawberries, raspberries, apples and blackberries.

FRUIT DIP RECIPE

I know I know… you’ve heard this before! But, in my humble opinion, this REALLY IS the BEST Fruit Dip EVER! It’s a little thicker and creamier than the traditional fruit dip, but that’s why I love it!

I also use this as a filling or frosting on several other desserts too! Specifically in this Strawberry Shortcake Cream Cheese Trifle or as a cupcake frosting!

A square bowl of Fruit Dip surround by fruit!

HOW TO MAKE FRUIT DIP

Here’s how you throw this quick dip together!

Clean and cut your strawberries into small pieces. Then use a fork to smash them up to a rough puree.

Mashed strawberries in a white bowl, with a dish towel laying next to the bowl.

Make sure your cream cheese room temperature. Combine the Cool Whip, Cream Cheese and Sugar with a hand mixer. I use an 8oz Cool Whip. But, I’ve heard lots of people liking it better with the 12oz Cool Whip. I suggest buying the larger size and then mixing to your liking. It really just matters how thick you want your fruit dip!

A bowl of cream cheese and cool whip mixed.

Once the cream cheese, cool whip and sugar are fully incorporated, add the strawberry puree and use your hand mixed on a low speed to incorporate the strawberries into the fruit dip.

A bowl of fruit dip having the mashed strawberries mixed in.

Serve with whatever fruit you’d like and enjoy!

WHAT FRUIT IS BEST TO SERVE WITH FRUIT DIP?

I say serve whatever your family or guests love the best! But to help, here is a list of my 8 favorite fruits to serve with my fruit dip!

  • Strawberries
  • Raspberries
  • Blueberries – I use a spoon and put the blueberries and dip in the spoon at the same time!
  • Apples
  • Blackberries
  • Grapes
  • Pineapple
  • Cantaloupe

A bowl of strawberry fruit dip with a hand holding a strawberry that is dipped in the fruit dip.

CAN YOU MAKE FRUIT DIP AHEAD OF TIME?

Yes – this fruit dip can be made ahead of time! Just make sure to cover it or store it in an air tight container. It can be kept in the refrigerator for about a week!

CAN YOU FREEZE FRUIT DIP?

Yes! I’ve frozen mine in a freezer safe dish for up to a month. Make sure and defrost it in the refrigerator before serving!

A bowl of Strawberry Fruit Dip surrounded by fruit.

If you love this dip, make sure and check out these others:

  • The BEST Vegetable Dip
  • 3 Ingredient Queso
  • Easy Bean Dip
A square bowl of Fruit Dip surround by fruit!
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5 from 11 votes

Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

A thicker, 4 ingredient Fruit Dip that will knock your socks off! It also makes a great lighter frosting for a cupcake or a cake! 
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, treat
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 79kcal
Author: Over The Big Moon

Ingredients

Equipment

  • Hand Mixer
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 8oz or 12 oz Cool Whip depending on preference
  • 2 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • ¾ cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Strawberries cleaned and cut into small pieces

Instructions

  • Clean and cut your strawberries into small pieces. Then use a fork to smash them up to a rough puree.
  • Make sure your cream cheese room temperature. Combine the Cool Whip, Cream Cheese and Sugar with a hand mixer.
  • Once the cream cheese, cool whip and sugar are fully incorporated, add the strawberry puree and use your hand mixed on a low speed to incorporate the strawberries into the fruit dip.
  • Serve with fresh fruit and enjoy!

Video

Notes

I use an 8 oz Cool Whip, but I've had reviews stating they like it better with a 12 oz Cool Whip. I suggest buying the larger size and then mixing to your liking. It really just matters how thick you want your fruit dip!
This fruit dip can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a week. It can also be frozen in a freezer-safe dish for up to a month. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25c | Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
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Enjoy! This really is such a great recipe and I really hope you, your friends and your family love it as much as mine do!

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Julie

    February 16, 2023 at 5:37 pm

    Can I make this ahead? Need two days to make ahead.

    Reply
  2. Paige

    December 21, 2022 at 3:19 pm

    What kind of sugar?

    Reply
  3. Marilyn

    December 24, 2020 at 10:05 pm

    Crowd pleasing recipe. I changed it up a bit and used confectionery sugar instead, and omitted the strawberries. Added just enough whipped topping to keep a thick consistency, then pipe in the strawberries to make little Santa Claus’ for the holiday. Or to make it a little less sweet I add extra whipped topping. This recipe is always requested when entertaining.

    Reply
  4. Julie Blanner

    August 29, 2019 at 6:33 pm

    5 stars
    I always love fruit, but there’s something about fruit dip that makes everything better! This was so delicious and super easy to make.

    Reply
  5. Krissy Allori

    August 29, 2019 at 5:20 pm

    5 stars
    I think my fruit just made a new best friend!

    Reply
  6. Melissa

    August 29, 2019 at 4:41 pm

    5 stars
    We loved this recipe it was so yummy!

    Reply
  7. Stephanie

    August 29, 2019 at 3:12 pm

    5 stars
    This dip is fabulous! My kids ask me almost daily to make this when they get home from school.

    Reply
  8. Erin

    August 29, 2019 at 1:55 pm

    5 stars
    This is so good, such a great way to eat more fruit!

    Reply
    • Pam Dana

      August 29, 2019 at 3:00 pm

      Yasss!! It’s a game changer for picky eaters!

      Reply
  9. Elaine

    May 25, 2019 at 8:58 pm

    Can I use a food processor instead of a mixer
    Great recipe can’t wait too try it

    Reply
    • Pam Dana

      June 11, 2019 at 2:53 pm

      I’ve honestly never tried, but I assume it would depend on the attachment you use. If it has a mixer attachment (vs knife attachment) I bet it would work!! Good luck!

      Reply
  10. Kristyn

    October 01, 2018 at 10:21 pm

    5 stars
    Fruit dip is a must-have at all of our parties. LOVE this recipe!

    Reply
  11. Charity

    October 01, 2018 at 8:38 pm

    5 stars
    I’ll eat ALL THE FRUIT with this fruit dip! YUM!

    Reply
  12. Courtney

    October 01, 2018 at 5:15 pm

    5 stars
    Nothing beats a good fruit dip – what a delicious recipe too!

    Reply
  13. Jessica

    October 01, 2018 at 1:49 pm

    5 stars
    This stuff is seriously amazing! I love it any excuse I have to make it!

    Reply
  14. Bree

    October 01, 2018 at 1:16 pm

    5 stars
    How far in advance can this be made? This looks perfect for our guests this Thanksgiving for a treat!

    Reply
    • Pam Dana

      October 04, 2018 at 9:29 pm

      This could easily be made the day before and saved for Thanksgiving!!

      Reply
  15. Jennifer

    October 01, 2018 at 1:15 pm

    5 stars
    I made this for the 100th time this past weekend! Always a huge hit!

    Reply
  16. Margie

    September 26, 2018 at 2:40 pm

    In having a grape cheese strawberry fruit tray would it be ok to omit the strawberry in the dip.

    Reply
    • Pam Dana

      September 28, 2018 at 9:55 am

      Yes – you can totally omit the strawberry chunks!

      Reply
  17. Ashley

    May 12, 2018 at 4:27 pm

    Is it ok to make this a day in advance? And thanks for the recipe, I’ll be making this for Mother’s Day!

    Reply
  18. Nikki B

    February 27, 2018 at 5:20 pm

    I do this but instead of sugar and strawberries I use chocolate pudding to make a chocolate fruit dip!!!!

    Reply
    • Pam Dana

      March 10, 2018 at 6:07 pm

      Yummy!! I have a similar version – it’s always a crowd pleasure!

      Reply
  19. Sharon Burns

    November 14, 2017 at 5:28 am

    How can we make this dairy free?

    Reply
    • Pam Dana

      November 14, 2017 at 1:06 pm

      I’m honestly not sure, my home is a very strong dairy environment! I would suggest finding a dairy free fruit dip and then trying to mash up the strawberries and then adding them to it. Good luck!

      Reply
      • Barbara Joanne Fidel

        January 16, 2018 at 7:16 pm

        For my lactose free son I found dairy free cream cheese at one of my local grocery stores and you can make dream whip with lactose free milk or almond or coconut milk.

        Reply
  20. Kathy demartini

    June 11, 2017 at 8:30 pm

    What size container of cool whip ?

    Reply
    • Pam Dana

      June 27, 2017 at 12:45 pm

      Just a normal 8oz container!

      Reply
    • Adriana

      July 05, 2017 at 2:10 pm

      I used the large container of cool whip which worked great, not too sweet just right.

      Reply
  21. Christie

    August 16, 2016 at 2:02 pm

    What size container of coolwhip?

    Reply

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