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Creamy Vanilla Fruit Dip

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Just in time for the Fourth of July, we are bringing back a favorite recipe from the With Two Spoons archive that is easy to dress up with some red, white, and blue! This Creamy Vanilla Fruit Dip is a summer time entertaining staple. With only four simple ingredients, it is ready in just a few minutes and is perfect for kids and adults. We first published this recipe in April of last year and it has quickly become a favorite! 

[Originally published April 24, 2018]

Spring has finally sprung here in the midwest and, after surviving nearly two feet of new snow last week, the sun is out and I just went for a run in shorts and a tee shirt. My gratitude for the warm weather knows no bounds after this doozy of a winter!  In addition to warmer temps, one of my favorite things about this time of year is that spring means berry season. My kids, who would probably live on berries if I let them, are especially excited about the rapidly increasing abundance of fresh fruit. While we typically just eat berries plain (by the handful or pint!), sometimes I love to serve them with this Creamy Vanilla Fruit Dip. It’s a simple recipe, perfect for parties and really makes your average berry feel like a special dessert.

 I think my favorite thing about our Creamy Vanilla Fruit Dip is just how easy it is to make. It requires only a few simple ingredients, a mixer, and less than 5 minutes of your time. Simply plop a softened block of cream cheese and six ounces of greek yogurt into the bowl of a mixer. Add a generous tablespoon of honey and a teaspoon of vanilla bean paste and whip it up until smooth and slightly fluffy. This is a thick, creamy dip so if you want it a little thinner, try adding a small splash of almond milk.

A quick note about vanilla bean paste. It is definitely one of those ingredients that can be a bit of a kitchen investment. I love and use Nielsen-Massey (affiliate links) but here is another option available on Amazon for less! That being said, a little bit goes a long way and it adds the best vanilla flavor and those gorgeous flecks of bean that I love. I use it in this dip, homemade ice cream, and lots of baked goods! That all being said, you can absolutely make this dip with vanilla extract (1:1 substitution) and it will taste great! You will lose the beautiful bean flecks and may get a minor yellowish tint, but it will still be delicious.


Creamy Vanilla Fruit Dip

It’s absolutely delicious with fresh fruits but also works well as a dip for graham or animal crackers for the kids in your life. I actually love to spread the dip on graham crackers and top them with fresh berries for a quick and easy treat that tastes just like cheesecake, minus about a thousand calories!

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Creamy Vanilla Fruit Dip

A simple, creamy fruit dip made with cream cheese, greek yogurt, and a hint of vanilla bean. 

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (I recommend either full fat or low fat; avoid non-fat)
  • 6 ounces plain greek yogurt
  • 1.5 Tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste

Instructions

  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a stand mixer and beat on medium until light and fluffy. 

  2. Serve immediately or refrigerate (covered) for up to 3 days. 

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    • Lane says

      Winter has been killer (and so, so long) in Minneapolis this year! We love winter here, but this one has outstayed it’s welcome!

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  5. Mallaury says

    5 stars
    This looks DELICIOUS. My kids go through TUBS of yogurt each week lol and this is something I think they’ll enjoy. I pinned this and will definitely be trying it out. Thanks so much for sharing. PS: your food photography skills are amazing!

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  6. Lee says

    5 stars
    Yum! This looks amazing and so delicious and easy to make. I am a huge fan of cream cheese but find greek yogurt hard to swallow. I will have to track down vanilla bean paste! Exciting recipe. thanks for sharing it.

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    • Holly says

      I think you could definitely try a thicker conventional yogurt (maybe a good whole milk yogurt!) if you don’t like greek. Let us know if you try it!

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