Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
Apr 27, 2015, Updated Apr 19, 2025
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This 4-ingredient cream cheese fruit dip with brown sugar is sweet, creamy, and so easy to make. It pairs perfectly with any fruit and is great for parties, picnics, or just a fun afternoon snack.
Cream Cheese Fruit Dip Recipe
Presenting a fantastic twist on the classic creamy fruit dip, this is a fusion of cream cheese and plain yogurt that creates a tasty blend of flavors, combining simplicity with pure deliciousness! It’s a sweet yet light treat of creamy goodness as this dip easily complements a variety of fruits. In fact, it’s safe to say that this could be the ultimate Fruit Dip, made with just four simple ingredients. The outcome is a velvety, smooth, perfectly sweet Cream Cheese Fruit Dip that always becomes a favorite.
Why You’ll Love This Fruit Dip
- Creamy: The blend of cream cheese and plain yogurt results in a creamy texture that feels indulgent.
- Versatile Pairing: This cream cheese fruit dip complements various fruits, making it a versatile and crowd-pleasing option for any occasion.
- Simple Ingredients: This dip is easy to whip up quickly with just four simple ingredients, saving you time without sacrificing flavor.
- Sweet: The addition of brown sugar and vanilla strikes the perfect balance of sweetness, enhancing the natural flavors of the fruits you dip into it.
Ingredients For Fruit Dip
Every ingredient in this dip brings something delicious to the party! It’s sweet, creamy, and perfect with all your favorite fruits.
- Cream Cheese, softened: Provides the rich and creamy base for the dip, adding a tangy and velvety texture.
- Plain yogurt: Helps with the creaminess and adds a slightly tart flavor to the dip.
- Light brown sugar: Adds sweetness to the dip and balances the tanginess of the yogurt and cream cheese.
- Pure vanilla extract: Rounds out the flavor with added sweetness and warmth.
- Assorted fruits for dipping: Strawberries, bananas, grapes, apple slices, pineapple chunks—whatever you’ve got on hand! This dip goes with just about everything.
How To Make Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
It’s a quick and easy to make fruit dip with only minutes of hands-on time. For the full recipe, scroll down the page to the recipe card.
- Beat. Place the cream cheese in a mixer’s bowl and beat on low speed until creamy and smooth.
- Add the rest of the ingredients. Slowly add the yogurt and continue to beat until well combined. You can use plain yogurt or fruit yogurt, your choice. Add the brown sugar and vanilla; beat until combined and smooth.
- Adjust. Taste for sweetness and adjust accordingly.
- Refrigerate before serving. Cover the dip and place it in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours. Remove the fruit dip from the fridge, give it a good stir, and serve.
Recipe Tips
- Soft cream cheese: Make sure that the cream cheese is properly softened before mixing. This will make it easier to blend and result in a smoother dip. You can leave it at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour before starting on the dip.
- Yogurt consistency: Use non-fat plain yogurt for a lighter version of the dip. If you prefer a thicker consistency, you can strain the yogurt using a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
- Adjusting sweetness: Taste the dip after adding the brown sugar and adjust the sweetness according to your preference.
- Chill for flavor: Chill the dip in the refrigerator for a couple of hours before serving. This time allows the flavors to meld and develop, resulting in a more flavorful and enjoyable dip.
- Fruit selection: Choose a variety of fresh fruits for dipping. Opt for a mix of colors, textures, and flavors to create a visually appealing and tasty spread.
- Variations: Feel free to get creative by adding lemon zest or a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra warmth.
Storage
- Refrigerator: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Give the dip a stir before serving again, as the ingredients might separate slightly upon chilling.
- Enjoy Promptly: While the dip can be stored, it’s best enjoyed fresh when the flavors and textures are at their prime.
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Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces block of 1/3 Less Fat Cream Cheese, softened, you can also use full fat cream cheese
- 8 ounces tub non-fat plain yogurt, you can also use fruit yogurt
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- fruit for dipping, strawberries, banana slices, pineapple chunks, grapes, etc.
Instructions
- Beat. Place the softened cream cheese in your mixer's bowl and beat on low speed until creamy and smooth.
- Mix in the rest of the ingredients. Slowly add the yogurt and continue to beat until incorporated. Add brown sugar and vanilla; beat until combined and smooth.
- Adjust. Taste the dip for sweetness and adjust accordingly.
- Chill, then serve. Cover the fruit dip and place it in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours. Remove from the fridge, stir it well, and serve.
Equipment
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Notes
- Cream Cheese: For a lightened-up version, I use Neufchatel Cheese or Low Fat Cream Cheese, but feel free to use regular, full-fat cream cheese. Also, if the cream cheese is not softened prior to mixing it with your mixer, it will turn out grainy and lumpy. It’s important to set the cream cheese on the counter for about 30 minutes to an hour before you start working with it.
- Yogurt: To keep it as light as possible, I use non-fat plain yogurt, but I have also tried this with fruit yogurt, and it’s even better.
- Brown Sugar: Use the suggested amount, taste it, and see if you want to add more.
- If you need to thin it out, add a tablespoon of milk at a time, stir until combined, and add more if needed.
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.
More Fruit Recipes
If you love this recipe, you should also try my frozen yogurt bark and my cheesecake bark with a chocolate peanut butter swirl! We also have our wonderful peanut butter banana dip, and a boozy chocolate dipping sauce!
Ive actually never made a sweet dip before for some reason – so thanks for this idea! I definitely have to make the recipe.
This looks SO good! I could definitely eat my fruit every day if I had this on hand. Beautiful photography, too π
oh wow that dip looks amazing I think I will need extra strawberries!
I’m loving this lightened up version!
I thought I was the only one that devoured fruit and if I had this dip, I would eat a million more too! Is by the spoonful okay?!
This sounds amazing! Instead of the strawberries, can I just dip my face in it?
Mmm..Now I want to dip all the things in this fruit dip!
Wow! Beautiful photos! I am working with a specific maple syrup brand right now, and I want to try mixing one of their flavours into your recipe! Looks so good!
Omg, this cream cheese fruit dip sounds so delicious. I think we’re definitely going to have to try this. Thank you for posting this recipe.
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Hahaha I hear ya!! I’ve made a rule with myself the older I get, three drinks max! Anything after that leaves me in bed for the better part of the next day….
I’m not alone!! LOL!!! This is insane…all I want to do is sleep! haha π Thank you, Nicole!
My kids and I love this recipe so much… I tripled it. Do you think I can freeze some?
Hi!
Yes, I always freeze it, and then just let it sit on the counter to thaw. You might have to whisk it just a bit after it’s thawed, but other than that, it should be fine. Glad you all liked it! π