Churro Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
Mar 09, 2018, Updated Dec 21, 2025
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Churro Cream Cheese Fruit Dip is a creamy fruit dip loaded with the signature cinnamon-sugar churro flavor that will satisfy your cheesecake cravings!
Churro Cream Cheese Fruit Dip Recipe
Skinny Churro Cream Cheese Fruit Dip is the cheesecake dip you didn’t think you needed! It’s decadent and delicious, and with only 5 ingredients, this fruit dip will have everyone begging for your recipe! Recently, I had a sudden craving for my cream cheese fruit dip, but I also wanted churro cheesecake bars. Thus, I drew inspiration from both, changed a few ingredients, and voila, this churro cream cheese fruit dip was born.
Typical cream cheese fruit dip involves cream cheese, Cool Whip or marshmallow cream, and a lot of sugary, fatty, and amazing ingredients that we probably shouldn’t touch… The better news is that, with this recipe, we can still have our cheesecake fruit dip AND eat it, TOO. Only somewhat “skinnified”. This churro dip is perfect for any party, especially something like a Cinco de Mayo party! Honestly, I’ll make a party happen just to have this bowl front and center. It takes only minutes to prepare, and I have yet to find anyone who doesn’t love it.
Why You’ll Love This Churro Cream Cheese Fruit Dip Recipe
- Five Ingredients Wonder: With just five simple ingredients, you’ll be equipped to whip up a fruit dip that will have your friends and family begging for your secret recipe.
- Easy Assembly: This churros dip comes together quickly with softened butter, cream cheese, a little sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. A quick mix with a hand mixer and you’re done.
- Perfect Pairing: Apples and cinnamon sugar tortilla chips are made for this dip. Grab both and start dunking.
Ingredients You’ll Need For Churro Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
- Cream Cheese OR Neufchatel Cheese
- Butter
- Sweetener, like Splenda, or granulated sugar
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla Extract
- Fruit and Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips for dipping
How To Make Skinny Churro Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
I worked with just the cream cheese, and it was really good, but then I added a tablespoon of butter, and that just made it ALL better. Doesn’t it always?! The butter just adds the perfect thickness and creaminess to the dip. For full instructions, scroll down to the recipe card.
- With a handheld mixer we are going to cream together the softened butter and softened cream cheese. Please keep them both at room temperature for a while so to create the perfect creamy dip without any chunks of butter sitting around.
- You will then add the splenda – I suggest to taste as you go along and see how much Splenda you will want to add. Next, mix in cinnamon, and vanilla, and continue to mix until everything is well incorporated.
- Serve with sliced apples and cinnamon sugar tortilla chips. See my Apple Pie a la Mode recipe for how to make your own cinnamon sugar tortillas. These are, of course, optional, but, like, SO GOOD!
How To Make Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut six flour tortillas into triangles and arrange them in a single layer on the baking sheet. Brush both sides lightly with melted butter.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the tortillas. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway, until crisp and lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely. They’ll crisp up more as they cool.
Tips For The Best Churro Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
- Soften Cream Cheese and Butter: For a smooth, creamy dip, soften the cream cheese and butter at room temperature before mixing. This prevents any unwanted chunks.
- Sweetener Adjustment: When adding sweetener (e.g., Splenda), do so gradually and taste as you go. Everyone’s preference for sweetness varies, so adjust to your desired level.
- Balance Cinnamon: Cinnamon is a star ingredient in this dip, but it can quickly become overpowering. Start with a smaller amount and gradually add more to find the perfect balance.
- Splurge on Tortilla Chips: For an authentic churro experience, consider making your own cinnamon-sugar tortilla chips, as suggested. They add a nice crunch and sweetness that perfectly complements the dip.
- Keep it Chilled: If you’re not serving the dip immediately, refrigerate it until you’re ready to enjoy. The flavors will meld even more as it chills, enhancing the taste.
- Versatile Dippers: While sliced apples are a classic choice for dipping, don’t be afraid to experiment with a variety of fruits. Strawberries, pear slices, and banana chunks are also great options.
Serving Suggestions For Churros Fruit Dip
- Fruit Platter: Arrange a fruit platter with an assortment of fruits such as sliced apples, strawberries, grapes, pineapple chunks, and banana slices, and place a bowl of the churro cream cheese dip at the center for dipping.
- Brunch Spread: Include the dip alongside other brunch or breakfast treats. Offer sliced bagels, mini pastries, and yogurt parfaits for a rich brunch experience.
- Dessert Topping: Kick up your dessert game by using the churro dip as a topping. Add it over pancakes, waffles, or even a warm slice of pound cake for an awesome finish.
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Churro Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
Ingredients
For the Churro Dip
- 8 ounces cream cheese, or neufchatel cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar, or your choice of sweetener, like Stevia
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- fruit slices, for dipping
- cinnamon sugar tortilla chips, for dipping, optional
For the Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips
- 6 flour tortillas
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Mix the cream cheese and butter. In your mixer's bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy.
- Add the remaining ingredients. Add your choice of sweetener and continue to mix. Add cinnamon, vanilla, and salt; beat until thoroughly incorporated. Taste for sweetness and adjust accordingly.
- Chill it. Transfer the prepared fruit dip to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, work on the tortilla chips. Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the flour tortillas. Cut the tortillas into triangles and arrange them in a single layer on the baking sheet. Brush both sides lightly with melted butter.
- Add the cinnamon sugar and bake. In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the tortillas. You can use as much or as little as you like. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until crisp and lightly golden.
- Finish and serve. Remove the chips from the oven and let them cool completely. They will crisp up more as they cool. Serve with the churro dip and fruits.
Equipment
Notes
- Refrigerate: Keep the dip refrigerated until ready to use.
- Soften the Cream Cheese and Butter: For a smooth and creamy dip, ensure that both the cream cheese and butter are properly softened at room temperature before mixing.
- Sweetener Adjustment: As you add the sweetener, do so gradually and taste as you go. Everyone’s sweetness preference varies, so adjust to achieve the level of sweetness that suits your taste.
- Customize the Dip: Feel free to customize the dip according to your preferences. If you prefer a different sweetener or want to experiment with additional spices, go ahead and make it your own.
Nutrition
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
This looks to die for!
I just love dessert dips like this! <3 I want to dip everything in it!
You had me at “churro!” This looks so delicious and something I could also easily put in the kid’s lunchbox for a fruit dip.
thank you for this lightened up cream cheese recipe, calorie count certainly looks pretty harmless so much appreciated when i’m tempted to make/eat the high calorie version
UGH temptations!! That is exactly when I count to 10, whip out some fruit, and realize that fruit is NOT enough… 😀 So I make a lighter dip to go with it. hehe
This would become so addicting! I could eat the whole bowl myself!
Such a yummy snack with all the flavor without a ton of work! Love it!!
I could easily eat the whole bowl of this dip! Looks incredible!
Love the layers of flavor in this but yet it’s super simple to make.
This looks like the perfect snack! Thanks for this! 🙂