Indulge in a creamy and delicious fruit dip with our easy recipe. Made with cream cheese and Cool Whip, this sweet and tangy 2 ingredient fruit dip is perfect for pairing with a variety of fruits.
There’s something irresistible about dipping juicy, ripe fruits into a creamy and flavorful dip. Fruit dip adds a delightful touch to any gathering and makes for a refreshing and healthy treat.
A 2-ingredient fruit dip is an easy dessert to make when you’re short on time or looking for a quick and effortless treat. It’s the perfect addition for a summer cookout, last-minute parties, to serve at a baby shower, as an after-school snack or when you simply crave a light dessert on a hot summer day.
The perfect combination of cream cheese and Cool Whip creates a creamy 2 ingredient dip that’s tangy and sweet.
With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a creamy and luscious dip that perfectly complements the natural sweetness of fresh fruits.
Ready to take your fruit platters to the next level? Try our easy homemade fruit dip recipe and experience the delightful combination of creamy and sweet flavors.
How to Make Fruit Dip
You will need the follow 2 ingredients:
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 (8 ounce) tub sugar-free frozen whipped topping, thawed
- Optional: sweetener of your choice
Before starting the recipe, make sure to soften the cream cheese to room temperature. This will ensure that it blends smoothly and creates a creamy texture in the dip.
Beat the cream cheese until it is fluffy with an electric mixer or stand mixer in a mixing bowl.
To achieve a smooth and fluffy consistency, it’s recommended to use an electric mixer to combine the cream cheese and Cool Whip. This will help incorporate air and create a lighter texture.
If mixing by hand, give a firm whip.
Fold in the whipped topping.
Taste the creamy dip and adjust the sweetness by adding honey if desired.
Transfer the fruit dip to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve with your favorite crackers or fruit of your choice
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Serving Suggestions
Cool whip cream cheese fruit dip pairs well with a wide variety of your favorite fresh fruit. The creamy sweetness of the dip will complement the natural flavors of the fruits.
Here are some popular fruit options that pair well with this dip:
- Fresh Strawberries
- Pineapple chunks
- Grapes
- Apple slices
- Watermelon cubes
- Kiwi slices
Add Flavor Variations to Your Easy Fruit Dip
While this simple fruit dip recipe calls for cream cheese and Cool Whip, you can add extra flavorings to customize your fruit dip. Here are some of our favorite ideas:
- Incorporate the zest of an orange, lemon, or lime to give the fruit dip a bright and refreshing citrusy twist. The zest adds a burst of flavor that compliments various fruits.
- Add a few spoonfuls of marshmallow fluff or marshmallow cream to make a marshmallow cream cheese fruit dip
- Add a few tablespoons of peanut butter to make a Peanut Butter Fruit Dip
- Use vanilla extract or almond extract
- Instead of plain cream cheese, try strawberry cream cheese to make a Strawberry Fruit Dip
- Mix in orange juice concentrate (it will taste just like an orange creamsicle)
- Swap out the softened cream cheese for vanilla greek yogurt and make it a yogurt fruit dip recipe
- Add a few teaspoons of sugar or honey for a little bit of sweetness
- Swirl in a few tablespoons of lemon curd to make a lemon cream fruit dip
- Stir in some cocoa powder to create a chocolate fruit dip.
Cool Whip Fruit Dip Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can use light or reduced-fat versions of cream cheese and Cool Whip in this recipe. However, keep in mind that it may affect the texture and taste slightly.
The fruit dip can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Make sure to store the leftover fruit dip in an airtight container to maintain its freshness.
Yes, you can prepare the fruit dip ahead of time. It’s actually recommended to let it chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to develop. You can make it a day in advance, but keep in mind that the texture might become slightly firmer.
It’s not recommended to freeze fruit dip with cream cheese and Cool Whip. Freezing may alter the texture and cause it to become grainy or separated when thawed.
While fruits are the classic choice for dipping in your easy fruit dip recipe, you can also serve this dip with graham crackers, pretzels or cookies like nilla wafers, animal crackers.
Easy Fruit Dip Recipe with 2 Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 (8 ounce) tub sugar-free frozen whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Beat together the cream cheese until fluffy and no lumps remain.
- Fold in the whipped topping.
- Refrigerate until serving time.
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