5-Ingredient Creamy Coconut Fruit Dip – perfect for dipping fruit, cookies, chocolate…..or eating by the spoonful!
Let’s talk coconut! Because it seems to be one of those things you either love or you hate. So which camp do you fall in?
I have to admit… I spent much of my life hating it. In fact, as a kid, I wouldn’t go anywhere near it! But these days I’ve definitely changed my tune. These days I absolutely love it! If there’s even a hint of coconut, I’m in. And if it’s toasted? Even better.
Well, this Creamy Coconut Dip doesn’t have toasted coconut, but it does have a strong hint of coconut flavor. Combined with cream cheese and powdered sugar, it’s perfectly sweet but not too sweet and makes a delicious dip for fruit, cookies, graham crackers, or any of your favorites!
what you’ll need for this recipe
Cream cheese – Cream cheese creates the creamy base of this dip. I used 8 ounces of plain cream cheese, softened to room temperature.
Powdered sugar – I added 3/4 cup of powdered sugar to sweeten it. Powdered sugar blends well with the cream cheese and results in a smooth, creamy dip without any grittiness.
Coconut extract – For the coconut flavor, I used 1/2 teaspoon of coconut extract. Feel free to add more according to taste!
Fruit – Finally, I stirred in blueberries and chopped strawberries to use this as a dip for vanilla wafers. If you plan to use it as a dip for fruit I would omit the fruit in the dip, itself.
how to make creamy coconut dip
Combine the ingredients. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and coconut extract. Beat on medium speed until well-blended.
Add the fruit (optional). Gently fold in fresh chopped strawberries and blueberries, or just use to garnish the top.
Enjoy! Transfer the dip to a small serving bowl; serve with strawberries, bananas, vanilla wafers, graham crackers, or any of your favorites!
Recipe Variations
- Add 1/4 cup toasted coconut
- Stir in mini chocolate chips
- Add cocoa powder for a chocolate coconut dip
- Use a combination of coconut and vanilla or almond extract
- Add any flavor of yogurt for a lightened up dip
Creamy Coconut Fruit Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
- optional fresh strawberries & blueberries to taste
Instructions
- Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and coconut extract in a small mixing bowl and beat on medium speed until well-blended.
- (Optional) Gently fold in fresh chopped strawberries and blueberries, or just use to garnish the top.
Betty Daniels says
This looks and sounds delicious. I’m in!
Norma | Allspice and Nutmeg says
Ooooooh I love this. I can’t wait to try!
Jess says
Love coconut too – this looks perfect for Summer entertaining! Thanks my friend! 🙂
tanya says
I never cared for the texture of mushrooms when I was a kid, now I adore them! Texture is a funny thing. I know I love the texture of coconut and the taste is even better! Great dip Cathy!
marcie says
I used to hate sweet potatoes…imagine! Now they’re my favorite. I have always loved everything coconut, however, and this dip is calling my name right now! Perfect snack for some fresh fruit!
Julie+@+Julie's+Eats+&+Treats says
Mmmm I’m a big fan of coconut! What a light and dreamy sweet perfect for summer!
Jen @ Yummy Healthy Easy says
Your dip recipes are always so fabulous! This one is no exception – pinned Cathy!
Ashley Parrish says
Yum! This sounds so good! Coconut flavored anything is the best. Thanks for sharing!!
Derek the Zen Chef says
Wow, this looks fabulous. What would happen if you wen whole hog on the coconut and replaced the cream cheese with it?
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
I am so with you on the texture thing … and lime beans still make me gag! 😉 This fruit dip sounds wonderful – I’ve always been a fan of coconut!