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Best Ever Fruit Dip Recipe

May 26, 2009 by Kara Cook 6 Comments

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Fruit Dip Recipe – the preparation of this dip is a little unusual, but the flavor is unbeatable! It’s rich and creamy and incredible with just about any fruit.

 best ever fruit dip in a bowl surrounded by fresh fruit
Best Ever Fruit Dip Recipe

Did you all have a wonderful Memorial Day? We sure did. The weather was amazing! We threw a neighborhood potluck BBQ. Everyone brought their own meat and a side dish to share. We provided drinks and treats. I made Peanut Butter Truffle Brownies, and they were quickly devoured.

overhead shot of Rich and creamy fruit dip on a fruit platter

But today I am sharing another fabulous recipe. I tried this fruit dip at a neighbor’s house a few years ago. She told me that they make it every time their family gets together for the annual reunion at Lake Powell. Eventually they just started calling it Lake Powell Dip.

We love it so much we call it “the best ever fruit dip”. I’ve tried several fruit dips over the years, but this one is my favorite!

Creamy fruit dip recipe

I adore it and make it whenever I get the chance. It does make a large batch, so I usually make it for parties, showers, or potlucks.

It is great with strawberries, bananas, apples, grapes, and just about anything. Heck, I would eat it plain right out of the bowl! But I try not to. 😉

Recipe for the best ever fruit dip

There is an extra step to this fruit dip recipe, but I promise it’s worth it. You make a simple syrup, and it makes the fruit dip so rich and creamy. Rum extract is what adds the phenomenal flavor, so don’t leave it out.

strawberry dipped in best ever fruit dip

For detailed recipe instructions, scroll to the recipe card at the end of the post.

How to make my fruit dip recipe:

Ingredients needed:

  • butter (I use salted butter.)
  • sugar
  • evaporated milk
  • vanilla
  • rum extract
  • cream cheese (You can use either full fat or light cream cheese. I actually prefer light because it’s softer and makes a creamier dip.)
  • marshmallow cream
  • Cool Whip

Bring butter, sugar, and milk to a boil in a medium saucepan and boil for 2 minutes. Stir in flavorings and let cool.

Beat cream cheese till fluffy; add milk mixture and marshmallow creme. Beat till smooth. Fold in Cool Whip. Serve with fresh fruit.

This fruit dip is so stinkin’ yummy!

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HERE ARE A FEW MORE TASTY SNACKS:

  • Granola Berry Frozen Yogurt Bites
  • Toffee Caramel Fruit Dip
  • Easy Chili Cheese Dip
  • Cinnamon Roasted Almonds

Best Ever Fruit Dip Recipe

Best ever fruit dip - this dip has incredible flavor. Perfect with almost any fruit!

Best Ever Fruit Dip Recipe

Kara
Seriously delicious fruit dip with cream cheese, marshmallow cream, and Cool Whip.
5 from 4 votes
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Cook Time 8 minutes mins
Additional Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 28 minutes mins
Course Appetizers and Snacks
Cuisine American
Servings 4 cups
Calories 81 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup butter
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup evaporated milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • ¼ tsp rum extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 6 oz marshmallow cream
  • 4 oz Cool Whip

Instructions
 

  • Bring butter, sugar, and milk to a boil in a medium saucepan and boil for 2 minutes. Stir in flavorings and let cool.
  • Beat cream cheese till fluffy; add milk mixture and marshmallow creme. Beat till smooth.
  • Fold in Cool Whip. Serve with fresh fruit.

Notes

– I like to substitute 3/4 of whipping cream, whipped stiff, for the Cool Whip.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 81kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 41mgSugar: 7g
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This amazing fruit dip recipe has been a favorite for years! It does take a bit of time to prepare, but after one bite, you’ll know it’s worth it!

 

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  1. Jennifer

    August 3, 2022 at 7:29 pm

    This is a really good fruit dip. Everyone I’ve made it for has loved it. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      September 3, 2022 at 9:40 am

      So glad it’s been a hit! I love it so much I’m tempted to eat it by the spoonful. 😉

      Reply
  2. Shelli McVey Rosamond

    July 14, 2012 at 11:26 am

    I was intrigued by the title! I make a yummy fruit dip with fat free cream cheese, 1 tsp of vanilla and Splenda Brown sugar blend – much easier on the waist line:-)

    Reply
    • Kara

      July 16, 2012 at 10:13 pm

      I make a similar dip with fat free sour cream. Not as indulgent as this one, but I still love it!

      Reply
  3. Wendy Azevedo

    April 23, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    I was drawn to your reciped for fruit dip, because for years
    I have made one that has always quickly been consumed with
    requests for more.

    1 8oz pkg. cream cheese, softened
    1 jar marshmallow cream……….that’s it.
    You can cut the fat in your recipe by making it this way, and it is
    marvelous! thanks for sharing your posting.

    Reply
    • kathleen backhus

      April 27, 2021 at 10:39 am

      Shirly, you forgot to tell us how much cream cheese, does anybody know how long this dip last in the fridge, and can we freeze any leftovers,
      can flavors be added like emulsion extracts

      Reply
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