How to make the best strawberry fruit dip recipe, with advice from someone who’s amazing at making it. I think you might want it.
One of my favorite things to make on a hot summer day is fruit dip. My favorite is strawberry fruit dip. I love it so much that I’ve made it every summer for many years! This strawberry fruit dip recipe is quick and easy to make with only three ingredients.
Easy Strawberry Fruit Dip
Creamy, easy to make and absolutely delicious! This strawberry fruit dip does excellent at parties, or you can serve it up at home as an extra incentive for kids to eat their fruit. Trust me—it’ll work!
Like most of you, I’m a busy mom who doesn’t have an entire afternoon free to make complicated recipes. That’s why I absolutely love this strawberry fruit dip—it tastes fantastic and seems like it may take a while to put together. However, the truth is I make this recipe weekly and it takes about five minutes to create.
Even better? This homemade fruit dip only has five simple ingredients: strawberry cream cheese, cool whip, marshmallow creme, lemon juice, and fresh lemon zest. There’s nothing here that is hard to find or difficult to make. As I said, it’s the easiest strawberry dip ever!
It also makes the perfect party dip. It’s always so nice to have a lighter, healthier version on the table instead of muffins or cookies. I especially like to make this recipe in the hot summers for a healthier sweet treat that, unlike ice cream, won’t melt and drip everywhere. Plus, I can practically guarantee you that someone will be hunting you down to ask for the recipe before the day is over. 🙂
How to make strawberry dip
This is the easiest homemade fruit dip recipe ever—I promise you. To make it, you just need a few simple ingredients:
- 8 oz strawberry cream cheese softened
- 7 oz of marshmallow creme
- 1 cup of softened cool whip
- 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
- zest of 1 lemon
To make, add the softened cream cheese to bowl and whip with an electric mixer until it’s nice and fluffy. Then mix in your marshmallow cream—you can do this by hand or with the mixer on low.
Combine well, then gently fold in the softened cool whip and lemon juice. Add your lemon zest to the top, then mix well. Stick it in the fridge to chill and you’re done.
How to soften cream cheese + cool whip
Cream cheese:
The easiest way to soften cream cheese is to leave it on the counter for an hour or so. However, if you need it softened quicker, you can simply place the cream cheese on a microwave-safe plate and heat for about 15 seconds, or until soft. Make sure you check it frequently as you want it softened, not melted.
Cool whip:
Likewise, it’s pretty simple to soften cool whip—when you bring it home from the store, place it in your fridge rather than your freezer. It will be nice and soft after a few hours!
If you need it softened faster, however, you can use the microwave again here as well. Set your microwave to defrost for 30 seconds, then stir it and try another 30 seconds. Keep defrosting until it’s softened.
What to serve with homemade fruit dip?
The beauty of this dip is that it goes great with pretty much any fruit you can think of. I’ve tried it with nearly every kind and never not liked it. It also tastes great with crackers and pretzels. A few of my favorites to serve with it include:
- red apples
- green apples
- bananas
- grapes
- strawberries
- pineapple
- graham crackers
- pretzels
- cinnamon chips
What other flavors could I try?
If you aren’t a huge fan of strawberry, you can still make this recipe. There are all kinds of fun cream cheese flavors out there, and you could always try subbing out the strawberry cream cheese for another flavor such as blueberry or raspberry. You could also just use plain cream cheese and flavor with a drizzle of honey if you prefer.
I recommend sticking with the original version of the strawberry cream cheese fruit dip, however, as it has the best flavor I’ve tried—and besides, that soft pink color is too pretty!
Storage and make-ahead tips
Once you make the recipe, store it in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last about 3-4 days. It also tastes great when made ahead of time. I personally think it tastes best after the flavors have had a chance to mix up and chill for a few hours.
Strawberry Fruit Dip
Creamy, easy to make and absolutely delicious! This strawberry fruit dip does excellent at parties, or you can serve it up at home as an extra incentive for kids to eat their fruit. Trust me—it’ll work!
Prep Time: 5 mins
Ingredients
- 8 ounce package strawberry cream cheese , softened
- 7 ounces marshmallow creme
- 1 cup cool whip , softened
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- zest of one lemon
Instructions
- With an electric mixer, whip the cream cheese until fluffy. Add in the marshmallow cream and lemon. Mix until combined.
- Fold in the cool whip, lemon juice and zest. Stir until smooth.
- Serve chilled with fresh fruit.
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Notes
To soften cream cheese: Leave it on the counter for an hour or so to thaw. Alternatively, place the cream cheese on a microwave-safe plate and heat for about 15 seconds, or until soft (not melted).
To soften cool whip: Place in the fridge a few hours before using. For a faster method, set your microwave to defrost for 30 seconds, then stir it and try another 30 seconds. Keep defrosting until it’s softened.
Fruit dip tastes great served with:
- red apples
- green apples
- bananas
- grapes
- strawberries
- pineapple
- graham crackers
- pretzels
Strawberry Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
Hands down the best fruit dip you will ever have. It’s light, fluffy, and most importantly, extremely tasty. Goes with all fruits!
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Recipe Summary
Prep:
10 mins
Total:
10 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
Ingredients
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- 1 (8 ounce) container strawberry-flavored cream cheese, softened
- 1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 cup frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed
Directions
Instructions Checklist
- Step 1Mix cream cheese, marshmallow creme, and orange juice together. Gently fold in whipped topping.
Strawberry Marshmallow Fruit Dip
- Prep25 Min
- Total1 Hr 25 Min
- Servings16
Just four ingredients make the most irresistible dip that both kids and adults will enjoy.
Ingredients
- 4oz (from 8-oz package) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
- 1cup marshmallow crème
- 1container (6 oz) Greek Fat Free strawberry yogurt
- 1/2cup chopped strawberries
- 15fresh strawberries, stems removed, cut lengthwise in half
- 30pieces cut-up melon
- 30grapes
Steps
- 1In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, marshmallow crème, yogurt and strawberries with electric mixer on high speed until smooth.
- 2Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve dip with fruit. Garnish with fresh mint, if desired.
Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens
- tip 1You can also serve the dip with cut-up fresh pineapple.
- tip 2You can make the dip up to a day ahead; refrigerate and stir before serving.
STRAWBERRY FRUIT DIP
This delicious strawberry fruit dip is so easy you won’t believe it! Serve it up at a gathering or as a yummy treat for your family- everyone will love it!
This strawberry fruit dip recipe is so easy to whip up you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner!
It takes about five minutes to add all the ingredients and to mix it! The longest part is chopping up the fruit to use to dip in this delicious concoction!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED
- Strawberry Cream Cheese
- Marshmallow Fluff
- Lemon Juice
I’ve always enjoyed going to baby showers and wedding showers or any sort of get together and usually at these large gatherings there is always a large fruit tray with a delicious creamy fruit dip.
I wanted to recreate that dip so I could make it whenever I wanted!
This strawberry fruit dip is an easy, non-expensive contribution to any party!
HOW TO MAKE STRAWBERRY FRUIT DIP?
- Combine the marshmallow fluff, strawberry cream cheese, and lemon juice together.
- Chop up your favorite fruits
- Eat it up!
WHAT TYPE OF FRUIT SHOULD YOU USED FOR THIS EASY FRUIT DIP?
I love to dip apples wedges and strawberries in dip, but it is also delicious on melon, pineapple, apricots and or any other fruit! Some fruit is just easier to dip than others!
And I’ll be honest; I’ve even dipped marshmallows and pretzels in this and enjoyed every moment of it.
What are your favorite fruit or non-fruit items to dip in this delicious fruit dip?
Let me know in a comment below!
Strawberry Fruit Dip
This delicious strawberry fruit dip is so easy you won’t believe it! Sweet and creamy- perfect for fruit, pretzels and more!
5 from 1 vote
PREP TIME5 mins
TOTAL TIME5 mins
COURSEAppetizer
CUISINEAmerican
INGREDIENTS 1x2x3x
- 1 container strawberry cream cheese 7.5 oz
- 8 oz marshmallow fluff/cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add all ingredients to a mixer and cream on medium high speed until well combined and fluffy!1 container strawberry cream cheese,8 oz marshmallow fluff/cream,1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Serve with your favorite fruit cut up! Enjoy
Strawberry Fruit Dip Recipe
This quick and easy strawberry fruit dip recipe only has 3 ingredients! If you’re looking for an easy way to get kids to eat more fruit, this strawberry fruit dip is the answer! It’s so easy the kids will be making this easy fruit dip recipe!
What’s good to dip strawberries in?
I thought I would share this delicious 3 ingredient strawberry cream cheese dip. It is a very easy recipe, so I hesitated to share it, but it is so delicious! I got strawberries for cheap last week, so I decided to make some dip to go with them. However, you can really use this strawberry fluff fruit dip for any fruit. My favorite is to use this 3 ingredient fruit dip for strawberries and grapes. But, this delicious fruit dip is good with apples, raspberries, fresh pineapple, or even bananas.
This strawberry dip goes great with just about any fruit! As a matter of fact, you’ll be eating more fruit because of this dip! It is irresistibly easy! I mean, can you really go wrong with a fruit dip with marshmallow fluff and cool whip? I didn’t think so!
Make sure you keep these simple recipe ingredients on hand so you can whip cream cheese fruit dip out anytime you want it! That may prove to be the hardest part of this whole recipe!
This cheese enchilada recipe is delicious. Make restaurant style cheese enchiladas at home. The homemade red sauce is a game changer.
Strawberry Dip is our favorite fruit dip recipe!
Strawberry….
Marshmallow Creme…
Need I say more? Yum! The strawberry cream cheese really is the secret here. It adds just enough extra flavor that it doesn’t overpower the dip and it complements the fruit nicely.
Can Fruit Dip be made ahead of time?
I get it, sometimes you have to make the most of the pockets of time that you have. Like most fruit dips, this recipe is best made the day that you need it. I usually like to mix it up in the morning and then serve it in the afternoon or evening. Sometimes I’ll mix it up the night before and store it in the fridge tightly covered overnight.
How long does fruit dip last in the fridge?
Unfortunately, this easy fruit dip doesn’t keep well in the fridge because of the cool whip. After about 24 hours it really begins to deflate and it is hard to fluff it back up, but it can last up to 5 days. If you do choose to store it in the fridge, make sure that you keep it tightly covered. When you’re ready to serve, just give it a quick whip to freshen it up. Just be prepared for it to disappear just as quickly as it took to make!
What is needed to make this 3 ingredient fruit dip?
For easy mixing, you’ll need a hand-held mixer. I have this KitchenAid hand held mixer and I absolutely love it.
You’ll also need some mixing bowls. I have these and I love them but any will work that you have on hand.
After you gather your supplies, all you now is need the ingredients!
Ingredients for Strawberry Fruit Dip:
- 1 container of strawberry flavored cream cheese; softened
- 1 container of cool whip whipped topping; thawed
- 1 container of marshmallow creme (located in bakery aisle)
How to make Strawberry Fruit dip recipe:
- Mix the softened cream cheese and marshmallow fluff.
- Fold in the cool whip.
- Let set in your fridge for about an hour to let all the flavors combine.
- Then serve with fruit or fruit kabobs! Delicious!
Try this strawberry dip today! You can’t really go wrong with this super simple strawberry fruit dip. Fruit Dip isn’t just for fruit, either! Try this 3 ingredient fruit dip with homemade graham crackers, or Nilla Wafer cookies.
I love making sweet dips for parties and get together. Just be prepared to share the recipe with everyone if you do! If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you also try this cookie dough dip recipe. It’s also easy to make and never last long at any event!
Print Strawberry Fruit Dip Recipe below:
Strawberry Fruit Dip
Looking for a delicious fruit dip? You are going to love this quick and easy strawberry fruit dip recipe. With just 3 ingredients you make this in minutes!
PREP TIME15 MINS
TOTAL TIME15 MINS
SERVINGS20
CUISINEAMERICAN
COURSEDIPS
CALORIES90
AUTHOREATING ON A DIME
INGREDIENTS
1x2x3x
- ▢1 container strawberry cream cheese softened
- ▢1 container cool whip
- ▢1 container marshmallow creme
INSTRUCTIONS
- Mix the softened cream cheese with the marshmallow creme.
- Fold in the cool whip.
- Let set in your fridge for about an hour to let all the flavors combine.
- Then serve with your favorite fruit! Delicious!
RECIPE NOTES
This recipe is delicious with strawberries, but feel free to try it with your personal favorite fruit.