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Cream cheese fruit dip surrounded by fresh fruit.
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Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

Light and tangy cream cheese fruit dip is the perfect healthy snack or party appetizer, made with only 4 ingredients. Pair it with your favorite seasonal fruit!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizers/Snacks, Dips & Spreads
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Author: Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces cream cheese (be sure to take it out of the refrigerator ahead of time to soften!)
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (I use nonfat but any type is fine)
  • 3 tablespoons lightly packed brown sugar
  • scrapings/seeds of one vanilla bean (see note)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • fruit for serving

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese on medium speed until smooth, about 30 seconds.
    4 ounces cream cheese
  • Add yogurt, brown sugar, vanilla bean scrapings, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until combined and smooth, scraping down sides as needed, about 1 minute.
    1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 3 tablespoons lightly packed brown sugar, scrapings/seeds of one vanilla bean, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes 1 ½ cups.

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Notes

  • Using vanilla bean paste: If desired, substitute 1 tablespoon of vanilla bean paste for the vanilla bean and vanilla extract.
  • Adjust sweetness: I like my dip slightly tangy but feel free to add more sugar to taste. If you prefer, substitute granulated or powdered sugar if you want more of a bright white dip. 
  • Storage: Dip should be refrigerated in a covered container. It will keep for up to 1 week. If needed, give it an extra whip again before serving. Fruit dip freezes well for up to 2 months. Defrost the dip overnight in the fridge.
  • Suggested dippers: Choose a firm fruit that won't fall apart in the dip. Seasonal fruits are always better-tasting. Try strawberries, pineapple, blueberries, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, grapes, apple slices, and watermelon. You can also dip graham crackers, pretzels, brownie bites, etc. for a sweeter treat. 
  • Variations: Use fruit-flavored Greek yogurt instead of plain yogurt. I recommend reducing the amount of brown sugar if you use a sweet flavored yogurt. To make chocolate fruit dip, beat 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder into the cream cheese. Refer to the post above for more ideas.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 55mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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