Nothing makes a fruit platter sing quite like including a delicious fruit dip. It’s simple to make, only use a few ingredients, and the most classic version for us is the kind that includes marshmallow fluff. It’s absolutely delicious!
Why Our Recipe
- The perfect classic fruit dip recipe using marshmallow fluff.
- A list of fruits in all the colors of the rainbow for beautiful fruit platters.
- 5 flavor variations to keep things fun.
We love nothing more than snacking on fresh fruit in the summer. Everything is perfectly in season, and just tastes so deliciously sweet. Sometimes we’re looking for that little extra kick of something special to go with plain fruit, which is where marshmallow fruit dip comes in. Not only does it taste amazing, it also makes your snack of fresh fruit a bit more filling to get you through the day.Â
Cream Cheese Substitute
There really is only one good substitution for cream cheese in this recipe, and that is mascarpone. Feel free to substitute with this if needed 1:1.
Rainbow Array of Fruits
- Red: strawberries, raspberries, watermelon, cherries
- Orange: orange slices, tangerines, cantaloupe, papaya
- Yellow: pineapple, mango, bananas, starfruit
- Green: kiwi, green grapes, honeydew
- Blue: blueberries, plums
- Purple: blackberries, purple grapes, figs
Flavor Variations
Orange Fruit Drip: Mix in 2 tablespoons of orange juice concentrate in with your dip and some orange zest for a bright, citrusy flavor. This is perfect for winter months.
Berry Fruit Dip:Â Instead of using regular plain cream cheese, use 8 ounces of Strawberry or Blueberry cream cheese spread. This is great for spring and summer.
Honey Cinnamon Fruit Dip:Â Beat in 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 2 tablespoons of honey. This is great for fall and winter.
Pumpkin Spice Fruit Dip: Beat in 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree along with 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin spice OR 1 teaspoon cinnamon + 1/4 tsp nutmeg + 1/4 tsp ginger + pinch cloves. This is pretty much the pinnacle of October parties.
Jello Fruit Dip:Â Beat in 3 ounces of Jello powdered mix. Fun flavor options include cherry, black cherry, mango, lemon-lime, peach, pineapple, green apple, grape, and fruit punch. This one is great any time of the year!
Storage Instructions
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Love this fruit dip, but the original one I had the recipe for in the 80’s had a teaspoon of lemon juice instead of vanilla. You have to try it! It just does something to it that just makes it even better!
Try adding 2 teaspoons of brown sugar. It’s very good
I have just made this recipe. It is awesome! My kids loved it. I read in the comments that someone used vanilla yogurt instead of cream cheese, I will definitely try that.
Love this fruit dip recipe!! The addition of vanilla really enhances the flavor!
Delicious! I added the honey and cinnamon 🤤
I used 2 tbsp of Grand Marnier instead of orange juice. It was awesome!
I had forgotten about the marshmallow dip. The variations really sound good we will be trying those thank you
This is quick and delicious. Great at every pot luck or party I take it to. I have also used vanilla Greek yogurt with just the marshmallow creme for a healthier 😉 kick and still just as good.