Have you ever been to a party where they had a beautiful fruit platter, but there was a fluffy, yummy, sweet dip in the center of the plate? Most likely that was a Marshmallow Fluff Fruit Dip. It’s a classic, maybe even retro, recipe for fruit dip. If you love Marshmallow Fluff (YES! ME!), then you are going to love this one!
If you have attended a baby shower, wedding shower, or you grew up with parents hosting card club or game night… you have probably enjoyed this fruit dip. It is a great alternative to a Classic Fruit Salad.
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Ingredient Details
Three simple ingredient come together to make an amazing marshmallow fruit dip! Here are the 3 things you need:
Marshmallow Fluff or Marshmallow Creme – I love this stuff! It’s like whipped marshmallows. You can find it in the baking aisle at the grocery store, near the other marshmallows.
Cream Cheese – You will just need 4 oz of cream cheese. Make sure you use full fat cream cheese. You will also want to soften if at room temp. If you forget to set it out, cut it into small cubes and leave it at room temp for 30 minutes to an hour and it will be nice and soft!
Almond Extract – Add almond extract to anything and I will LOVE it! It is a strong flavor so don’t go overboard, start with ½ teaspoon then taste for more. If you don’t love almond extract flavor you can sub 1 tsp. vanilla extract.
How To Make Fluff Fruit Dip
This is a quick overview of how to make Marshmallow Fluff Fruit Dip, for more detailed instructions and amounts, pop down to the recipe card.
Step 1
With a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat all three ingredients together until they are smooth.
Step 2
Spoon into a pretty serving bowl, surround with fruit and dippers.
Step 3
When I dip, you dip, we dip!
The Dipping Bits (And Tips)
Now that you know how to make the fruit dip recipe… it’s time for the dippers. The recipe is called “fruit dip”, but it is good with so much more than just fruit!
- Strawberries, Blackberries, Pineapple, Kiwi, Grapes, Melon – choose sturdy fruit that won’t fall apart in the dip. Cut into larger slices so they are easy to dip. MOM’S TIP Also set out some toothpicks or small forks so you don’t have to dip with your fingers.
- Red and Green Apples – choose really crisp apples and cut into large wedges. Tart green apples would be a great combo with the sweet fruit dip. MOM’S TIP Soak the apples in a little water with lemon juice to prevent browning while they sit.
- Graham Crackers – honey, cinnamon and chocolate flavors!
- Pound Cake – cut large cubes of sturdy pound cake.
- Nilla Wafers
- Pretzels – large sturdy pretzel rods, pretzel slims or even pretzel twists are a great salty option for the sweet dip.
Some things to avoid are really tender fruit like raspberries and blueberries, they can be a little small to dip, and I have found that bananas can get a little slimy when they are cut into slices.
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Marshmallow Fluff Fruit Dip with Cream Cheese
Equipment
Ingredients
Marshmallow Fluff Fruit Dip
- 7 oz marshmallow fluff
- 4 oz cream cheese - softened
- ½ teaspoon almond extract - (can sub 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
Dippers
- Fruit – strawberries, blackberries, pineapple, kiwi, grapes, and melon
- Apples – crisp red and tart green
- Cookies & Crackers – honey/chocolate/cinnamon graham crackers, Nilla Wafers, pretzel rods/slims/twists, pound cake
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the marshmallow fluff, cream cheese and almond extract. Mix with a hand mixer or stand mixer until it is smooth.7 oz marshmallow fluff, 4 oz cream cheese, ½ teaspoon almond extract
- Taste if you want extra almond extract. It is strong stuff so taste first!
- Spoon into a pretty serving bowl and surround with dippers. Set out with a spoon and toothpicks to dip the fruit with.
Marie Bottomer says
This is good and it’s easy to! I used fruit, oreos, and pretzel sticks (thin ones).
Melissa Torres says
Great choices! I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting!