Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

Looking for ways to get everyone to eat more fruit this season? Aside from my peanut butter apple dip, this Cream Cheese Fruit Dip is a really cool way to sneak in lots of it on hot summer days along with some Fruit Pizza! This fruit dip with cream cheese is lightly sweet and a little fluffy, making it the perfect vehicle to complement any summer fruit. 

Cream Cheese Fruit Dip Recipe

This cream cheese fruit dip is always a favorite and there are never any leftovers. I’ve learned to make a double batch for barbecues and parties. My favorite thing about this cream cheese fruit dip recipe is that you can reduce or increase the sugar and fat amounts to your liking.

How to make this fruit dip vegan

• You can easily substitute dairy-free cream cheese and dairy-free yogurt. I’ve used coconut milk yogurt and dairy free cream cheese successfully! I did double the powdered sugar in my vegan version, but that’s a personal taste.
• I’m not as fond of vegan cream cheese as I am dairy cream cheese. So start with the regular amount and taste test then adjust from there if needed.

Lower fat fruit dip

I like this dip on the not-too-sweet side, so I use a fraction of the sugar that many fruit dip recipes call for. I’m also all about reducing my fat calorie consumption, which is totally doable for this recipe by substituting less-fat versions of the cream cheese and/or the yogurt. I’ve done both and can hardly tell the difference.

Ingredients you’ll need for cream cheese fruit dip:

• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1 cup greek yogurt, plain
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 tsp almond extract
• 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to medium peaks

Kitchen tools I use for this recipe:

• medium-sized mixing bowl
• electric hand mixer and two beaters
• silicone spatula
• airtight storage container

How to Make Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

1. Beat softened cream cheese and greek yogurt together in a bowl using hand mixer on medium speed.
2. When necessary, power off the hand mixer and scrape frosting from bowl sides using silicone spatula.

3. Beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and almond extract together until medium peaks form.
4. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until soft and fluffy.

Kitchen Tips

• If you prefer you can use Cool Whip in place of the heavy cream.
• Serve with strawberries, grapes, apples, blueberries, blackberries and any other fruits you love.

More recipes you will enjoy

• Want some more fruity recipes like this cream cheese fruit dip? You have to try these Chocolate Covered Fruit Truffles! They are the perfect little sweet treat to snack on and not feel guilty about. These bad boys are made with dark chocolate and fresh fruit.
• Do you want more summer recipes that double as party food or anytime snacks? Make sure you try this S’mores Dip from Wine and Glue, your family will love it! Great for summer parties.
• This Smoked Salmon Spread uses nonfat Greek yogurt, but you’d never know it as you devour it. Also, my Creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing is another healthy-ish recipe that’s super versatile and can be used on all the things you love with Ranch dressing.
• If you’re looking for an even healthier alternative, you’ll want to check out these homemade Fruit Roll-Ups. They use just 3 ingredients and require only a blender and an oven. A simple and healthy snack for you and the family. How can you go wrong?
• If you’re a caramel lover then you’ll love our super simple Caramel Apple Dip. Load it with mini chocolate chips and Skor bits, or serve it plain for a tasty apple dip year round!

Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

Here’s the perfect dipper for your next fruit tray. It’s fluffy, creamy, and lightly sweet so the fruit is the star of the show!

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: 6 people

5 minutes mins

Calories: 306

Author: Amanda Davis

Ingredients

• ▢ 8 oz cream cheese
• ▢ 1 cup greek yogurt plain
• ▢ ¼ cup powdered sugar
• ▢ ¼ tsp almond extract
• ▢ 1 cup heavy cream whipped to medium peaks

Things You'll Need

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  Mixing bowls
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  Hand mixer
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  Rubber spatula
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  Storage container with lid

Before You Begin

• If you prefer you can use Cool Whip in place of the heavy cream.
• Serve with strawberries, grapes, apples, blueberries, blackberries and any other fruits you love.

Instructions

• Beat softened cream cheese and greek yogurt together in a bowl using hand mixer on medium speed.
• When necessary, power off the hand mixer and scrape frosting from bowl sides using silicone spatula.
• Beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and almond extract together until medium peaks form.
• Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until soft and fluffy.
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Serve chilled with fresh fruit.

 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (0.25 cup) | Calories: 306cal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 129mg | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1091IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1mg

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This post was originally published on this blog on Jul 17, 2017.