This easy 3-ingredient fruit dip is good enough to eat by the spoonful! Creamy and sweet, it’s the perfect party dip for movie night, girl’s night, and all your special occasions. Serve it with your favorite fresh fruit and cookies and watch how quickly it disappears!
My mom has been making this fruit dip for as long as I can remember and, much like her pistachio poke cake, people always ask for the recipe.
Dessert dips recipes like Oreo dip, brownie batter dip, and this easy cream cheese fruit dip are great to know, especially when you need to throw together a quick, no-bake treat.
This one is made with cream cheese, marshmallow creme, and marichino cherry juice for added sweetness and a pink hue. It comes together in minutes and stays chilled until you’re ready to serve it. That’s it!
Present it beautifully on a platter full of seasoning fresh fruit, your favorite cookies, and a variety of dippers and it’s a simple way to impress a crowd on any occasion!
3-Ingredient Fruit Dip
Why you’ll love this recipe
- It’s customizable! You can use a different juice for a different flavor!
- Not only is it a dip but it works as a frosting too!
- Made with just 3 simple ingredients in minutes.
- It can be made ahead and kept fresh for days.
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Ingredients
Below is a list of the ingredients you’ll need to gather to make this recipe, why you need them, and possible substitutions. Scroll all the way down for the full recipe card with measurements.
Jump- Cream cheese – Bring your cream cheese to room temperature so it will mix smoothly. I use regular cream cheese, but reduced fat will work as well.
- Marshmallow creme – This gives the dip a light and fluffy consistency, since cream cheese is quite thick. It also makes it sweet! Marshmallow fluff can also be used, it’s just a bit fluffier.
- Cherry juice – Maraschino cherry juice from a jar of maraschino cherries is much sweeter than real cherry juice and lighter in color. You can even use a couple of the cherries for garnish if you’d like.
How to make Easy Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
This section shows you how to make this recipe, with process photos showing the steps to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.
Jump- Step One: Add cream cheese, marshmallow cream, and cherry juice to a large, microwave-safe mixing bowl.
- Step Two: Microwave for about 20 seconds just to soften the cream cheese. Then, use a hand mixer to blend everything until smooth.
- Step Three: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and keep it in the fridge to chill. Once ready to serve, enjoy with your favorite dippers!
How to serve it
There are so many things you can use to scoop up this delicious dip!
You have to have a colorful assortment of fresh fruit, especially in the summertime! Things like fresh strawberries, pineapple slices, apple slices, grapes, bananas, blueberries, kiwi, etc. It’s a treat for the eyes too 🙂
Cookies like graham crackers, Oreo cookies, Nilla wafers, and animal crackers are great too. And for that sweet and salty kick, pretzel sticks are a must.
- Did you know you can also use this dip as a frosting for pound cake or angel food cake?
- For something a little different, swap the cherry juice for vanilla extract or orange juice.
- If you plan to serve this dip just after you make it, skip the microwave step. Instead, take the cream cheese out about 40 minutes before you begin to ensure it’s soft enough to blend.
- The cherry juice is optional. This easy fruit dip can be made with just cream cheese and marshmallow creme.
- Or, you can add a bit more for even more cherry flavor and extra color!
Storage & Reheating
How to store leftovers
Leftovers can be kept covered in the fridge for up to 7 days. The sugar and preservatives help keep the cream cheese fresh.
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Easy Fruit Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 7 ounces marshmallow creme
- 1 Tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
Instructions
- Add the cream cheese, marshmallow creme, and cherry juice to a large microwave safe mixing bowl. Heat for approximately 20 seconds and then use a hand mixer to blend until smooth.8 ounces cream cheese, 7 ounces marshmallow creme, 1 Tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
- Transfer to a serving bowl, cover and move to the fridge until chilled.
- Serve with your favorite fresh fruits and cookies.
Notes
- Serve with fresh strawberries, apple slices, grapes, pineapple, bananas, blueberries, kiwi, etc.
- Use as a dip or try it as a frosting for pound cake or angel food cake.
- Swap cherry juice with vanilla or orange juice for a flavor twist.
- If serving right away, let cream cheese soften at room temp for 40 minutes—no microwave needed.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate and provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
