Description
Creamy 5-Minute Fruit Dip promises a quick, delightful treat that elevates any gathering. Sweet cream cheese blends with marshmallow fluff, creating a luscious companion for fresh fruit slices that you’ll adore serving.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 1 (7-ounce/198 grams) jar marshmallow creme
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) frozen orange juice concentrate (optional)
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 grams) kosher salt
Serving Suggestion:
- Fresh fruit, for serving
Instructions
- Unwrap cream cheese and let it sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes until soft and pliable.
- Place softened cream cheese into a medium-sized mixing bowl and use an electric mixer to break down any initial lumps.
- Gradually incorporate marshmallow creme into the cream cheese, mixing at medium speed until the texture becomes uniform and creamy.
- If desired, add a splash of frozen orange juice concentrate to enhance the citrusy undertone of the dip.
- Pour in pure vanilla extract and a tiny pinch of kosher salt to balance and elevate the overall flavor profile.
- Continue blending with the mixer for an additional 1-2 minutes until the dip achieves a silky, whipped consistency.
- Transfer the fruit dip to a decorative serving bowl, using a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl.
- Arrange an assortment of fresh, seasonal fruits like strawberries, apple slices, and melon chunks around the dip for an inviting presentation.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days, allowing the flavors to meld together before enjoying.
Notes
- Softening cream cheese beforehand ensures a silky, lump-free texture that blends seamlessly with other ingredients.
- Marshmallow creme adds incredible sweetness and creates a fluffy, cloud-like consistency that makes this dip irresistible.
- Optional orange juice concentrate introduces a bright, zesty undertone that elevates the entire flavor profile.
- Vanilla extract brings warmth and depth, complementing the creamy base and enhancing the overall taste experience.
- Serving with fresh, crisp fruits like strawberries, apple slices, or pineapple chunks transforms this dip into a quick, delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 58g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg