Marshmallow Fruit Dip with Cool Whip

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Most fruit dip starts with cream cheese, and if that’s not your thing, you’ve probably just been skipping the dip entirely. I was in the same boat — I’ll eat cream cheese in cheesecake and on a bagel and nowhere else — so I built this recipe around marshmallow fluff instead. It’s three ingredients, takes two minutes, and it’s the first fruit dip I’ve actually wanted to eat more than once. This one’s for everyone who’s been on the sidelines of the fruit tray.

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I’ve made this twice in the last 3 weeks — it’s a perfect fruit dip!
-Lana

Fruit Dip with Marshmallow Fluff is the way to go!

I’ll be honest with you: I’ve never been a fruit dip person. I’ll happily eat a bowl of strawberries without any dip at all, so it’s never been something I go out of my way to make. But my husband Ryan? Total fruit dip fanatic. He could dip just about anything into just about anything and be thrilled about it.

The problem with most fruit dip recipes is that they’re cream cheese-based — and I have a complicated relationship with cream cheese. I’ll eat it on a bagel, I’ll eat it in cheesecake, and occasionally in cream cheese frosting. That’s genuinely the full list. So when Ryan requested a fruit dip I would actually eat, I knew I had to figure out a different way.

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I started playing around with marshmallow fluff as the base — no cream cheese in sight — and the result honestly surprised me.

It’s light, creamy, and sweet without being heavy, and it comes together with just three ingredients. I’ve made fruit dip with cream cheese before (back when I didn’t know it was in there — ignorance is bliss), and this version holds its own. It’s the one I keep coming back to, not just because it’s easier, but because I actually want to eat it.

If cream cheese IS your thing, try this booty dip — it’s a viral TikTok recipe and I get why people love it. But if you want a crowd-pleasing fruit dip that skips the cream cheese entirely, this is your recipe.

A platter of fresh fruit, including grapes, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, strawberries, pineapple, and melon slices, surrounds a bowl of creamy white dip. Mint leaves are used as garnish.

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Marshmallow Fluff Fruit Dip Ingredients

marshmallow creme
vanilla yogurt (not greek)
cool whip

How to Make Marshmallow Fruit Dip

In a mixing bowl combine the yogurt and marshmallow creme. Use an electric mixer to beat the mixture. At first, you’ll see little chunks of marshmallow creme, just keep mixing and mixing.

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Add in the cool whip. Adding the cool whip in will also help smooth out those chunks. Continue to mix. If you still have chunks in yours, you didn’t mix it long enough. Keep going!

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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and stick in the fridge for 30-60 minutes to chill before serving! Serve with your favorite fruit.

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What fruit goes with this Cool Whip Fruit Dip?

It’s fantastic with strawberries, pineapple chunks, apple slices, grapes, banana slices, and even melon cubes. The creamy sweetness of the dip pairs well with both tart and sweet fruits, so you can mix and match based on your preferences or what’s in season.

How to store Fruit Dip with Marshmallow Fluff

Fruit dip made with marshmallow fluff should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Ensure the container has a tight seal to prevent air exposure, which can cause the dip to dry out or change in texture. Stored properly, it should last for several days, but for the best quality, consume it within 3-4 days. Always give it a stir before serving if any separation occurs.

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Marshmallow Fruit Dip FAQs

What’s the difference between marshmallow fluff and creme?

This is tough to answer. I personally think they are the same thing, Marshmallow Fluff just happens to be a brand name for marshmallow creme. But some people say they are different because of the slight differences in ingredients and process of making it.

How do you thicken fruit dip?

To make your fruit dip thicker, try a few tricks! Use Greek yogurt instead of non-greek yogurt, or sprinkle in powdered sugar slowly—it’ll thicken things up while sweetening the dip.

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