Every once and a while I get a craving for something from my childhood, like this easy and delicious fruit dip, and I’m not sure if it’s because the recipe itself is amazing, or I’m longing for the nostalgia. I love it when I make the recipe and I get both! My Mom used to make this and it was one of my favorite things as a kid.
This creamy fruit dip is so simple to make. Just a handful of ingredients and it comes together in minutes. It tastes like a creamsicle and it’s perfect with fresh fruit, and even gram crackers and Nilla wafters. Whether your making it for a party or just an afternoon snack, it’s one of those simple recipes that never goes out of style.
Ingredients Needed for Fruit Dip:
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- Cream Cheese– I like regular cream cheese in this recipe. You can use low-fat, but the overall texture will be looser.
- Marshmallow Fluff/Creme – the small size jar, jet-puffed is 7oz
- Orange – you’ll use both the juice and the zest. A Microplane is a must!
- Vanilla – I like to use vanilla bean paste, but extract is just fine, too.
- Salt
How to Make Orange Vanilla Fruit Dip
- Combine softened cream cheese with marshmallow fluff until smooth and creamy.
- Add fresh orange juice, zest, a little vanilla, and salt.
- That’s it! Dip your favorite fresh fruit (or cookies 🙂
Storing and Other Tips
- This fruit dip is also really great with cookies, nilla wafers, graham crackers, etc.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Freezing is not recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! This fruit dip can be made up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Give it a quick stir before serving, if needed.
Stored in an airtight container, this dip will stay fresh fro about 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
Fresh OJ will provide better flavor, but you could use bottled in a pinch. Don’t skip the fresh orange zest though, it adds most of the flavor in this recipe.
Strawberries, apple slices, pineapple, and melon are easy to dip. Try doing smaller things like berries or grapes on skewers. It’s also REALLY good with Nilla wafers or graham crackers!
You can, but the texture will be slightly softer/looser. I’d avoid fat free cream cheese.
Orange Vanilla Fruit Dip
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 7 oz marshmallow cream/fluff
- 1 Orange you'll use the zest and 2 tbs of the juice
- 1 pinch salt
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place room temp cream cheese in a bowl and beat with a hand mixer until smooth and fluffy. Add marshmallow fluff and beat until smooth.
- Use a microplane zester to zest your orange and add to the bowl (depending on the size of your orange, you can do this to taste! Start with about a teaspoon and add more to taste.) Then slice your orange in half and squeeze out 2 tablespoons juice and add to the bowl.
- Lastly, add vanilla and salt and mix everything to combine. Serve with your favorite fresh fruit for dipping.
