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Home » Blog » Recipes » Side Dish » Easy Fruit Dip with Cream Cheese

Easy Fruit Dip with Cream Cheese

Aug 29, 2019 · Modified: Feb 20, 2024 by Pam Dana · This post may contain affiliate links · 35 Comments

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A thicker, simple 4 ingredient Fruit Dip that will have people asking you for the recipe! Serve with your favorite fruit and enjoy! It also makes a great frosting for cupcakes or a cake! 

This 4-ingredient Fruit Dip is made with Cool Whip, cream cheese, sugar, and a strawberry puree and offers a versatile and thicker consistency. Perfectly paired as a delightful side or appetizer with your favorite fruits, but also doubles as a delicious frosting or dessert topper.

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

You will love this Cream Cheese Fruit Dip Recipe

his Easy Fruit Dip recipe truly stands out, and I’m thrilled to share why. With a consistency that’s thicker and creamier than your average fruit dip, it’s the luscious texture that elevates it to a whole new level. Not just a dip, it’s versatile enough to be a filling or frosting, shining in dishes like my Strawberry Shortcake Cream Cheese Trifle, or as an exquisite cupcake topping.

But the magic of this recipe doesn’t stop there. It has become a favorite among readers for very good reasons. Effortlessly simple to prepare and enjoyable year-round, making it a perfect fit for any occasion – from holidays to casual after-school snacks. Picture this: a bowl of this dip surrounded by vibrant fruit, ready to be devoured by eager guests or family members. It’s a guaranteed crowd favorite.

A square bowl of Fruit Dip surround by fruit!

What you’ll need for Easy Fruit Dip with Cream Cheese

  • Cool Whip: Adds creaminess and lightness to recipes.
  • Cream Cheese: Provides a smooth, rich texture while adding a creaminess to the recipe.
  • Sugar: Used to sweeten the recipe.
  • Fresh Strawberries: Add natural sweetness and fruity flavor.

How to make Fruit Dip with Cream Cheese

Here’s how you throw this quick dip together!

1. Clean and cut your strawberries into small pieces.

2. 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.

3. 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 if you would like it a little less thick, then use a 12 oz Cool Whip. If you’re making it for the first time, I suggest buying the larger size and then mixing it to your liking.

A bowl of cream cheese and cool whip mixed.

4. Once the cream cheese, Cool Whip, and sugar are fully incorporated, add the strawberry puree and use your hand mixer 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!

Make ahead instructions for this Fruit Dip Cream Cheese recipe

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!

What fruit to serve with this Easy Cream Cheese 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

What to do with leftover cream cheese fruit dip?

  • Trifle Layer: Layer it with cake cubes, fruit, and whipped cream to make a quick trifle dessert. I’ve got this amazing recipe for a Strawberry Shortcake Trifle on my blog!
  • Stuffed French Toast: Spread it inside slices of bread before dipping it in egg mixture and cooking to make stuffed French toast.
  • Pancake or Waffle Spread: Use it as a spread for pancakes or waffles, topped with fresh fruit.
  • Fruit Parfaits: Layer the fruit dip with granola and fresh fruits to make quick and tasty fruit parfaits.
  • Dessert Topping: Use it as a topping for desserts like cheesecakes, pound cakes, or brownies for an extra creamy and fruity flavor.
  • Smoothie Ingredient: Blend the fruit dip with your choice of fruits and a bit of milk or yogurt to make a creamy smoothie.
  • Frosting for Baked Goods: It can serve as a frosting for cupcakes, muffins, or cookies.
  • Dip for Snacks: Continue to use it as a dip for various snacks like pretzels, vanilla wafers, or graham crackers.
A bowl of strawberry fruit dip with a hand holding a strawberry that is dipped in the fruit dip.

How to store Cream Cheese Dip for Fruit

  • Transfer to an Airtight Container: Move the leftover dip into an airtight container. This helps to keep out moisture.
  • Refrigerate Promptly: Cream cheese dips should be refrigerated as soon as possible and stored there.
  • Consume Within a Few Days: Ideally, consume the cream cheese fruit dip within 3-5 days. The sooner you use it, the fresher it will taste.
  • Stir Before Reusing: When you take it out of the refrigerator to use again, give it a good stir. This will help to redistribute the flavors and smooth out the texture.
  • Freezing Not Recommended: Generally, it’s not recommended to freeze cream cheese fruit dip. Freezing can cause separation and texture changes due to the dairy components.
A bowl of Strawberry Fruit Dip surrounded by fruit.

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A square bowl of Fruit Dip surround by fruit!
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5 from 14 votes

Easy 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 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes 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!

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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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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Olivia

    October 17, 2023 at 9:26 pm

    5 stars
    This fruit dip is amazing!! Everyone in my house loved it so much, thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Pam Dana

      November 07, 2023 at 4:46 pm

      Yay! I’m so glad everyone loved it!

      Reply
  2. Toni

    October 17, 2023 at 7:45 am

    5 stars
    This is really the best fruit dip I’ve tried! Thank you so much for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Pam Dana

      November 07, 2023 at 4:46 pm

      Yay! I’m glad it was a hit for you!!

      Reply
  3. Jayne F

    October 17, 2023 at 3:47 am

    5 stars
    So happy I found this! I always like to offer fruit at parties and this dip was a huge hit!

    Reply
    • Pam Dana

      November 07, 2023 at 4:47 pm

      Yes! And I swear the little chunks of strawberry in it makes it prettier to serve!

      Reply
  4. Paige

    December 21, 2022 at 3:19 pm

    What kind of sugar?

    Reply
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Krissy Allori

    August 29, 2019 at 5:20 pm

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

    Reply
  8. Melissa

    August 29, 2019 at 4:41 pm

    5 stars
    We loved this recipe it was so yummy!

    Reply
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Charity

    October 01, 2018 at 8:38 pm

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

    Reply
  14. Courtney

    October 01, 2018 at 5:15 pm

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

    Reply
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. Christie

    August 16, 2016 at 2:02 pm

    What size container of coolwhip?

    Reply

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