Description
Delightful cream cheese fruit dip delivers creamy richness perfect for parties and snacking. Cool Philadelphia cream cheese blends seamlessly with sweet marshmallow fluff, creating an irresistible treat you’ll want to share with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (8 oz/226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 jar (7 oz/198 g) marshmallow fluff (marshmallow creme)
- 1–2 tbsps powdered sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Orange zest (optional)
- Cinnamon (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Whip Base: In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and lump-free, creating a silky foundation for the dip.
- Blend Flavors: Incorporate marshmallow fluff and vanilla extract, using an electric mixer to achieve a light, uniform consistency that blends all ingredients seamlessly.
- Sweeten and Refine: Gradually add powdered sugar, tasting and adjusting until the desired sweetness level is reached, ensuring complete sugar dissolution through continuous mixing.
- Prepare Serving: Transfer the creamy mixture to a serving bowl, smoothing the surface and preparing for final touches.
- Garnish and Present: Sprinkle orange zest or a light dusting of cinnamon over the dip, then arrange a colorful array of fresh fruit slices around the bowl to create an inviting and visually appealing presentation.
Notes
- Soften Cream Cheese First: Allow cream cheese to reach room temperature for 30-45 minutes before whipping, ensuring smoother blending and preventing unwanted lumps.
- Control Mixer Speed: Use low to medium speed when mixing to prevent over-aerating the dip and maintain a rich, creamy consistency.
- Customize Sweetness Gradually: Add powdered sugar incrementally, tasting after each addition to achieve your preferred sweetness without overwhelming the delicate cream cheese flavor.
- Dietary Adaptation Options: For a lighter version, substitute low-fat cream cheese and use sugar-free marshmallow fluff; for a vegan alternative, replace dairy cream cheese with cashew-based cream cheese and coconut whipped topping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 175 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg