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 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!
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.
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!
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 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
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!
If you love this dip, make sure and check out these others:
Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
Ingredients
Equipment
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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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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Julie
Can I make this ahead? Need two days to make ahead.
Paige
What kind of sugar?
Marilyn
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.
Julie Blanner
I always love fruit, but there’s something about fruit dip that makes everything better! This was so delicious and super easy to make.
Krissy Allori
I think my fruit just made a new best friend!
Melissa
We loved this recipe it was so yummy!
Stephanie
This dip is fabulous! My kids ask me almost daily to make this when they get home from school.
Erin
This is so good, such a great way to eat more fruit!
Pam Dana
Yasss!! It’s a game changer for picky eaters!
Elaine
Can I use a food processor instead of a mixer
Great recipe can’t wait too try it
Pam Dana
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!
Kristyn
Fruit dip is a must-have at all of our parties. LOVE this recipe!
Charity
I’ll eat ALL THE FRUIT with this fruit dip! YUM!
Courtney
Nothing beats a good fruit dip – what a delicious recipe too!
Jessica
This stuff is seriously amazing! I love it any excuse I have to make it!
Bree
How far in advance can this be made? This looks perfect for our guests this Thanksgiving for a treat!
Pam Dana
This could easily be made the day before and saved for Thanksgiving!!
Jennifer
I made this for the 100th time this past weekend! Always a huge hit!
Margie
In having a grape cheese strawberry fruit tray would it be ok to omit the strawberry in the dip.
Pam Dana
Yes – you can totally omit the strawberry chunks!
Ashley
Is it ok to make this a day in advance? And thanks for the recipe, I’ll be making this for Mother’s Day!
Nikki B
I do this but instead of sugar and strawberries I use chocolate pudding to make a chocolate fruit dip!!!!
Pam Dana
Yummy!! I have a similar version – it’s always a crowd pleasure!
Sharon Burns
How can we make this dairy free?
Pam Dana
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!
Barbara Joanne Fidel
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.
Kathy demartini
What size container of cool whip ?
Pam Dana
Just a normal 8oz container!
Adriana
I used the large container of cool whip which worked great, not too sweet just right.
Christie
What size container of coolwhip?