Description
Creamy strawberry fruit dip blends sweet cream cheese with fresh strawberries for a delightful dessert spread. Guests will enjoy this simple, refreshing treat that pairs perfectly with fresh fruit slices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (7-ounce/198 grams) jar marshmallow creme
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) frozen orange juice concentrate (optional)
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 grams) kosher salt
- Fresh fruit, for serving
Instructions
- Preparation: Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature for 15-20 minutes until pliable and easily spreadable.
- Mixing Base: In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to break down cream cheese, creating a smooth foundation for the dip, eliminating any potential lumps.
- Creamy Fusion: Gradually blend marshmallow creme into the cream cheese, maintaining a medium mixing speed to ensure a uniform, velvety texture throughout the mixture.
- Flavor Enhancement: Introduce a splash of frozen orange juice concentrate and pure vanilla extract, complementing the dip with a subtle citrusy brightness and aromatic depth.
- Seasoning Balance: Sprinkle a delicate pinch of kosher salt to accentuate and harmonize the overall flavor profile, whisking for an additional 1-2 minutes until achieving a luxuriously whipped consistency.
- Presentation: Transfer the silky dip to a decorative serving bowl, using a rubber spatula to capture every last creamy morsel from the mixing bowl.
- Serving Suggestion: Artfully arrange an assortment of fresh, vibrant seasonal fruits such as strawberries, crisp apple slices, and juicy melon chunks surrounding the dip for an appetizing display.
- Storage and Enjoyment: Serve immediately for optimal freshness, or refrigerate for up to 3 days, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify before indulging.
Notes
- Optimize Cream Cheese Texture: Allow cream cheese to reach room temperature for smooth, lump-free blending that ensures a creamy, velvety consistency.
- Balance Flavor Complexity: Adding a pinch of kosher salt and vanilla extract elevates the dip’s taste, creating a sophisticated sweet-tangy profile.
- Achieve Perfect Whipping Technique: Mix with an electric mixer for 1-2 minutes to create an airy, silky texture that spreads easily on fruits.
- Smart Storage Solution: Refrigerate the dip for up to 3 days, letting flavors develop and intensify, making it perfect for advance preparation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg