Summer calls for (not-so-skinny) dipping! Strawberry Fluff Cream Cheese Fruit Dip-ping!
Honestly, don't you get excited when you see a platter of fresh fruit WITH a cream cheese dip at a party? I'd pick fruit + a cool, sweet, cream cheese dip over potato chips and onion dip any day. Plus...no onion breath. (OK, Bridget. Stop talking about onions.)
What is Strawberry Fluff?
Strawberry Fluff Fruit Dip is a delicious, fluffy, creamy, sweet, and fruity dip perfect for so many occasions. Think pool parties, bridal showers...it's a must to serve at a baby shower! It pairs perfectly with fruit like strawberries, of course, but also apples, pineapple, and bananas.
Also, break out the graham crackers! This cream cheese dip is HEAVEN on a graham! And for a pool party, chocolate Teddy Grahams are especially cute!
It's also easily portable! Need to bring a treat to a party? This is it!
The best part about making this tasty treat is it only requires a few simple ingredients - cream cheese, whipped topping (like Cool Whip or cocowhip), strawberries, strawberry jello mix, lemon zest, vanilla, and salt.
Hint: if you want to go ALL IN on the pink for this recipe, use pink Himalayan fine sea salt! It won't add to the color, but it's still fun to use. I just had a thought...this pink fruit dip would be perfect for a BARBIE movie party!
Tips for Making Strawberry Fluff Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
● Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
● Be sure to beat the cream cheese until completely smooth and fluffy.
● You can never go wrong with adding a little extra lemon zest or vanilla.
Strawberry Fluff Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
YIELD: 18 servings
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
3 cups whipped topping such as Cool Whip or cocowhip, thawed
2 1/2 tablespoons strawberry jello mix, dry
1 cup diced strawberries
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
zest from 1/2 lemon, finely grated
pinch fine sea salt
Using the whisk attachment of a mixer, beat the cream cheese until completely smooth and fluffy. Add the remaining ingredients and beat on medium until combined, scraping the sides as needed.
Cover and refrigerate until serving or serve immediately. Remaining dip can be stored in an
air-tight container for 2-3 days.
Having a strawberry-themed party? Here are more of our favorite strawberry recipes:
- sugar cookie bars with strawberry glaze and edible flowers
- strawberry layer cake with amaretto buttercream (as seen on the TODAY show)
- strawberry cocoa nib chocolate chip cookies
- chocolate cheesecake-filled strawberries
- strawberry refrigerator cake
- strawberry decorated cookies