Cool whip fruit dip is creamy and delightful with just a hint of brown sugar. It pairs perfectly with any type of fruit and will certainly satisfy your cravings.
This dip is ideal for drizzling over fruits such as apples, strawberries, bananas and pineapple. It also pairs well with various cookies and pretzels.
Make this delicious fruit dip using cream cheese, cool whip and marshmallow fluff. Everyone is sure to love it!
Cool Whip Fruit Dip
Cream Cheese
Nothing beats the fresh fruit platter with a delectable sweet and creamy dip to go along with it! This easy lemon cheesecake fruit dip is ideal for potlucks, backyard BBQs, baby showers or an after-school snack.
Family favorites all year long, this dish can be served with any type of fruit you desire. We typically serve it alongside strawberries, blackberries, pineapples and grapes for an extra special touch.
Before beginning to blend the cream cheese, be sure to bring it up to room temperature. You have two options for doing this: take it out of its packaging and leave on the counter until softened; or microwave for 10 seconds at a time to thaw.
For a lighter dip, you can substitute light cool whip and low-fat cream cheese. Just remember to thaw the Cool Whip overnight prior to making it for optimal results!
Cool Whip
For creamy desserts, cool whip is often used as the finishing touch. It’s popular on pies (just remember to thaw it first!) and many “quick and easy” recipes as well.
What you may not realize is that this popular whipped topping contains an array of other harmful chemicals and additives you don’t want in your body! That’s why it’s critical to select only premium quality whipped topping when creating treats for yourself.
Cool Whip’s ingredients list includes water, hydrogenated vegetable oil (including coconut and palm kernel oils), high fructose corn syrup, skim milk, light cream, less than 2% sodium caseinate from milk, natural and artificial flavoring, xanthan/guar gums polysorbate 60 and sorbitan monostearate as well as beta carotene.
Furthermore, some emulsifiers like sodium polyphosphate may cause harm so make sure to purchase brands free from artificial sweeteners trans fats and preservatives.
Puree
Pumpkin puree is an ideal ingredient to include in any fall recipe, packed with vitamins A and fiber as well as plenty of calcium and iron.
Add an extra layer of flavor with pumpkin pie spice in this dip. A pinch goes a long way, and the results are delicious!
For a lighter and healthier alternative, you can substitute Cool Whip with instant vanilla pudding. Just be sure to allow the Cool Whip to thaw in the refrigerator before making the dip.
This dip is ideal for serving with fresh fruit or graham crackers. You can easily prepare it ahead of time, as it will keep in the refrigerator for several days.
Brown Sugar
This sweet and tangy fruit dip has just enough brown sugar for added depth of flavor. It pairs perfectly with any fresh fruit, from strawberries to kiwis or melon!
This effortless fruit dip is ideal for parties and potlucks. It takes only minutes to make and tastes far superior to anything you can buy at the store.
Eating fruits is also an excellent way to get kids to eat their veggies! Try serving sliced apple slices and fresh fruit as a nutritious snack.
You can use any fruit you like for this dish, but I personally enjoy it with fresh strawberries and grapes. Additionally, depending on the season you may use pineapple or mango.
For an extra sweet touch, stir in some honey or ground cinnamon. Be sure to mix it thoroughly so there are no lumps!
What Can You Do With Cool Whip?
Cool whip can be used in a variety of recipes, from no-bake desserts to salads. It also makes great ice cream sundaes and pie toppings.
Buttercream frostings can be used as a replacement for cream in certain recipes, and buttermilk makes an excellent substitute. To make them thicker and more stable, add ingredients like cream cheese, pudding powder or powdered milk for extra stability.
How Can I Store Cool Whip?
A tub of frozen whipped topping will last about two weeks in your refrigerator. For longer storage periods, thaw it first in the microwave and then transfer to an airtight container and keep refrigerated.
How to Make Homemade Whipped Cream
Create delicious homemade whipped cream by mixing powdered sugar with Cool Whip. Alternatively, you could add some vanilla extract and cream cheese for stability.
You could also add some instant coffee or powdered milk for an even creamier texture.
Depending on the recipe you choose, you could even add cinnamon or cocoa for additional flavor and texture!
Whipped Cream vs. Cool Whip: What Is the Difference?
Although both products look similar, their ingredients differ. Cool Whip contains light cream, skim milk and high fructose corn syrup while whipped cream only uses heavy whipping cream.
Whipped cream differs from Cool Whip in that it contains more fat. Whereas Cool Whip only has a few grams of fat per serving, whipped cream contains over 18% of its calories from fat sources.
Whipped cream is a delicate mixture of heavy whipping cream, sugar and vanilla extract.
Whipped cream, unlike Cool Whip, contains no stabilizers or preservatives. It can be used in many recipes without issue – and tastes better too!
Homemade whipped cream is an easy treat to whip up.
Whipping heavy cream (cream with at least 36% butterfat) creates the tiniest air pockets that are held together by the weight of the cream.
This creates an almost perfect consistency that stands up to repeated mixing and stirring for extended periods. Homemade whipped cream is far superior to store-bought canned varieties due to the little details.
Plus, you can make it with all of your favorite ingredients in no time at all! Plus, the quality and quantity are entirely within your control when making homemade whipped cream! Store leftovers in the refrigerator for several days or freeze it for later.
