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Easy Fruit Dip is a 3 ingredient dip perfect for Apples, Strawberries, Bananas.. Any fruit you can think of! Brown Sugar, Vanilla and cream cheese is all it takes! It tastes just like caramel, too! 

easy fruit dip made with brown sugar, finished and served.

What is Fruit Dip?

Fruit dip is exactly what it’s name says.. It is a dip that you dip fruit in! We don’t make fruit dip on a regular basis but tend to make it for parties or when we are headed to a friend’s home for dinner. It is just something a little special and fancy!

 There are many variations, combinations and flavors of fruit dip. This Cheesecake Fruit Dip is killer! Some are made with cool whip, others with cream cheese or marshmallow cream to make delicious Marshmallow Fruit Dip. You really can’t go wrong with fruit dip, it is just plain heavenly!

easy fruit dip

Easy Fruit Dip Recipe ingredients

This fruit dip only consists of 3 ingredients!!

  • Cream Cheese
  • Brown Sugar
  • Vanilla.

What is the best fruit to serve with Cream Cheese Fruit Dip?

The best fruits are sturdy ones! Here is a list of fruits that I especially like with this fruit dip:

  • apples
  • strawberries
  • spread on bananas
  • raspberries
  • blackberries
  • kiwi

How to make Fruit Dip with Cream Cheese

Making this fruit dip couldn’t be easier! Use either your stand mixer or electric hand mixer and combine all of the ingredients until smooth. The brown sugar will cut into the cream cheese and eventually dissolve. Mix until the dip is creamy and no longer grainy. 

It is easiest if you start with room temperature cream cheese, but this will still work with cold cream cheese if using your stand mixer.

fruit dip made with brown sugar

How to store Cream Cheese Brown Sugar Fruit Dip

Does Fruit Dip Need to be Refrigerated?

It really depends on the ingredients in the fruit dip, but this particular fruit dip does need to be kept in the fridge because of the cream cheese.

How long is Fruit Dip with Cream Cheese good for sitting out?

For this particular recipe, it is okay sitting out of the fridge for about an hour. Longer than that, I would toss it to be safe.  

Can I make this Easy Fruit Dip Recipe ahead of time?

Yes! This fruit dip is perfect to make ahead of time! Even though it only takes a few minutes to put together, just having one less thing to do the day of an event takes away so much stress! This fruit dip will stay good in the fridge for up to 4 days. (warning.. it won’t last that long!)

easy fruit dip recipe

3 Ingredient Cream Cheese Fruit Dip FAQs

Is cream cheese and fruit a healthy snack?

Cream cheese and fruit can be a healthy snack, depending on the type of fruit and the amount of cream cheese used. Cream cheese is a good source of calcium and protein, but it is also high in fat and calories. Choosing low-fat or fat-free cream cheese can help reduce the calorie and fat content of the snack.

How do you melt cream cheese without lumps?

To melt cream cheese without lumps, it’s important to start with room temperature cream cheese. Take the cream cheese out of the fridge and allow it to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before melting.
Once the cream cheese is at room temperature, place it in a microwave-safe bowl and heat it on low power for 15 to 20 seconds.

Can you freeze cream cheese fruit dip?

Yes, you can freeze cream cheese fruit dip, but the texture may change when it’s thawed. The cream cheese may become grainy or watery, and the dip may not be as smooth as it was before freezing.

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3 Ingredient Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

Easy Fruit Dip is a 3 ingredient dip perfect for Apples, Strawberries, Bananas.. Any fruit you can think of! Brown Sugar, Vanilla and cream cheese is all it takes! It tastes just like caramel, too! 
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients 

  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions 

  • Using either a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream together all of the ingredients until creamy and smooth. 
  • Store in the refrigerator. Keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days. 
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Easy Fruit Dip (3 Ingredient)

Easy Fruit Dip is a 3 ingredient dip perfect for Apples, Strawberries, Bananas.. Any fruit you can think of! Brown Sugar, Vanilla and cream cheese is all it takes! It tastes just like caramel, too! 

 Course Side Dish, Spreads and Dips

 Prep Time 5 minutes

 Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese room temperature 
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Using either a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream together all of the ingredients until creamy and smooth. 
  2. Store in the refrigerator. Keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days. 

About Karli Bitner

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  1. 5 stars
    Hi Karli!
    So quick and easy! I doubled the cream cheese and vanilla but only used 3/4 C of sugar! It was delicious! Thank you!