Creamy Vanilla Fruit Dip with Fresh Berries & Apple Slices
Indulgently smooth vanilla-infused cream cheese dip served alongside a medley of fresh berries and crisp apple slices—perfect for parties, snacks, or a light dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 2–3 tablespoons powdered sugar or honey
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 cup strawberries, halved
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 2 crisp apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), sliced
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract, sweetener (powdered sugar or honey), and Greek yogurt. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Transfer dip to a serving bowl.
- Arrange fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and apple slices around the dip.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Try other fruits like grapes, pineapple, melon, or banana slices.
- Use almond extract or citrus zest instead of vanilla for a twist.
- Make it vegan with plant-based cream cheese and yogurt, and maple syrup as sweetener.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for spice.
- Stir in mini chocolate chips or crushed graham crackers for a dessert-style dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons dip + 1/2 cup fruit
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: fruit dip, vanilla cream cheese, dessert dip, healthy snack, party appetizer, berries and apples