This Cream Cheese Fruit Dip is light and creamy and flavored with vanilla and honey. An easy 4-ingredient recipe that everyone loves!
As the weather begins warming up, I am reminded that swimsuit/shorts/tank-top weather will be upon us shortly. That means I need to start eating a little lighter and maybe reducing the number of pies and cookies that are consumed on a regular basis. I have been trying to eat fruit as dessert (not nearly as fun as ice cream, but, whatever), and I decided it was time to mix things up a little. Fresh fruit with Cream Cheese Fruit Dip is a match made in heaven!
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How To Make Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
This dip is made with:
- Cream cheese,
- Vanilla Greek yogurt
- Honey
- Vanilla extract
Simply use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat all ingredients until light and fluffy. You can easily adjust the flavor by adding more honey to make it sweeter, or more yogurt to make it tangy. My family likes it exactly as written. The perfect combo of sweet, creamy and tangy.
Fruit Dip with Cream Cheese
Most cream cheese fruit dips usually involve marshmallow cream, cool whip or instant pudding. I still wanted the sweet-tangy flavor combination like those classic dips, but with ingredients that are a little more wholesome. I swapped the cool whip/pudding mix for a combination of vanilla yogurt and honey.
This dip contains NO corn syrup, artificial colors or hydrogenated oils that are in many fruit dips. Only four 4 simple ingredients that taste delicious together. You won’t miss all that yucky stuff, I promise.
What Fruit To Serve with Fruit Dip?
Wondering what fruit to serve with your fruit dip? Just about any fruit will do. These are our favorites:
- Fresh berries
- Grapes
- Pineapple
- Melon
- Mandarin oranges
- Apples – Cut them shortly before serving because they will brown.
- Sliced banana – Cut them shortly before serving because they will brown.
There are so many upcoming occasions that are perfect for serving this Cream Cheese Fruit Dip: Easter, Mother’s Day, spring picnics, summers BBQ’s. It can be an appetizer, a dessert, or even part of the main course.
You don’t have to wait for a special occasion. Keep a container of this dip in the fridge and pull it out whenever you’re craving something sweet. Guilt free treats? Yes, please!
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Honey-Vanilla Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
Ingredients
- 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- One 5 or 6 ounce container vanilla Greek yogurt, I prefer 2% or 5% fat
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 heaping tablespoon honey, plus more, if needed
Instructions
- Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat all ingredients for several minutes, until smooth and creamy. Taste and add more honey, if desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve with fresh fruit, graham crackers, or cookies for dipping.
Sues says
Fruit dips are the BEST and I love that this is a lighter version. I’m just envisioning myself enjoying it while sitting by the pool on a sweltering summer day. Soon!!
Jennifer Farley says
This the perfect dip for fruit! Thank you for the recipe!
Dawn says
Made this today I like honey so I added extra
I also added some cinnamon. It’s perfect! This is my go to dip from now on!
Bailey says
Made this on a whim last minute for my pool party and it was amazing and everyone loved it! So simple and so delicious! Will definitely make again.
Celebrating Sweets says
I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Barbara Granger says
This is the second time I’ve made this – it is soo yummy! I usually do not like fruit dips but this one is soo perfect! Thanks!
Celebrating Sweets says
I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂 -Allison
Monica Laux says
Has anyone made this dip ahead of time, the day before it will be used? Thanks
Celebrating Sweets says
I have. It works just fine. Enjoy!
Roxanne Rodriguez says
Do you mean 5, (6oz) containers of yogurt? Or 5 to 6 ounces of yogurt? Sorry!!
Celebrating Sweets says
Sorry that was confusing, I just fixed it. It is ONE 5 or 6 oz container of yogurt. Sorry for any trouble. 🙂
Linda C says
Can this be frozen?
Celebrating Sweets says
I haven’t tried it, but I would assume so. Enjoy!
Cathie says
Best Fruit Dip ever! Quick, easy and light tasting. Family loved it. Thank you!
Celebrating Sweets says
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂