This cream cheese fruit dip is creamy and flavorful with just the right amount of caramel sweetness from the brown sugar. Paired with fresh fruit and crunchy graham crackers, it’s the perfect high-protein snack.
Why We Love This Healthy Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
We love fruit in our home, so getting my kids to devour it in its humble glory isn’t too difficult. But there’s just something about a decline that takes it one step further. Almost in dessert territory. And that’s exactly what we do in the summer, when production is at its peak.
This creamy, tangy fruit dip is just perfect. Not only does it bring a touch of sweetness, it also provides a healthy dose of protein! Made with cream cheese, plain Greek yogurt, and some brown sugar, it’s an incredibly simple yet delicious dip that everyone in my house loves.
Ingredients you need for this cream cheese fruit dip:
- cream cheese– We used regular cream cheese, but Neufchatel works great too.
- Greek yogurt– We used Greek whole milk yoghurt.
- Brown sugar– We love the caramel flavor that brown sugar gives to this dip, but you can use maple syrup too.
- vanilla extract
To prepare a cream cheese fruit dip:
- Soak the cream cheese. It’s important to use room-temperature cream cheese before whipping. Otherwise you’ll end up with a lumpy fruit dip!
- Beat until smooth and creamy. Start beating the cream cheese until it’s nice and smooth. Then add yogurt, brown sugar and vanilla. Beat for about a minute until nice and creamy.
- Cool. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy with various fresh fruits and graham crackers.
tips and suggestions
What should I serve with the fruit dip?
This creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet dip tastes delicious with so many different dips! Here are some of our favourites:
- strawberries
- bananas
- apple pieces
- raspberries
- Fresh pineapple
- mango slices
- Grapes
- pear slices
- blueberries
- watermelon
- Cantaloupe melon
- honeydew
- Graham crackers
- vanilla waffles
- Angel Food Cake
- Shortbread Cookies
How to Store Leftover Cream Cheese Fruit Dip:
Leftover fruit dip should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.
variations
Feel free to play with the ingredients to find a new favorite flavor combination! Try adding a few teaspoons of orange, lemon, or lime zest. You can also use different flavored yogurt.
More delicious dip recipes:
Cream cheese fruit dip
This cream cheese fruit dip is creamy and flavorful with just the right amount of caramel sweetness from the brown sugar. Paired with fresh fruit and crunchy graham crackers, it’s the perfect high-protein snack.
Servings: 8th portions
Calories: 309kcal
- 8th ounces cream cheese
- 8th ounces plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 Cup packaged brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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Soften the cream cheese by either leaving it out on the counter at room temperature or removing the packaging and microwave it for 15 seconds at a time.
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Place the softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl and mix with a hand mixer until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
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Transfer to a serving bowl and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Serve with your favorite fresh fruit like apples, bananas, strawberries and pineapple.
Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 29G | Protein: 8thG | Fat: 20G | Saturated Fatty Acids: 7G | Sodium: 141mg | Fiber: 5G | Sugar: 18G
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We all love fruit, but being able to dip it in something delicious makes it that much better. Enjoy!
Natalie Monson
I’m a registered nutritionist, mother of four, avid food lover and strong advocate of healthy habits. Here you will find many delicious fruit and vegetable recipes, tips on how to get your kids to eat better and become intuitive eaters, and many resources for feeding your family.
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