Take your cookies or fruit to the next level with this easy fluffy cream cheese dessert dip. Use as a cookie dip or a fruit dip. Either way, with just four ingredients, this sweet dessert dip will come together quick.
1(8 ounce) packagecream cheese, room temperature(not heated in the microwave)
1teaspoonvanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
½cupwhipping cream - sometimes called heavy cream (not the same thing as cool whip)
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with an electric mixer on medium to medium-high speed until well mixed and smooth. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, add the ½ cup whipping cream (or heavy cream). Use an electric mixer, preferably a stand mixer, but a handheld mixer will work as well and whip on high for several minutes until stiff peaks form. Use a whisk attachment if you have one. Make sure the mixing bowl and beaters are super clean and do not have any residual grease on them. It's also helpful to use a metal bowl if you have it. You can also chill the bowl in the fridge or freezer before you try to whip the cream.When you go to whip the cream, it may not whip up as nicely if you use the same attachment you used to whip the cream cheese. It's better if the beaters or the whisk attachment are clean and free of any grease.Once whipped, the cream will get very fluffy and will 'stand up' when you lift the whisk or beaters out of it.
Add the whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture and mix on medium or medium-high for about 30 seconds, or until well combined.
Serve immediately, or chill in the fridge and serve later.Use as a dip for cookies, fruit, or as a topping on pie.
Notes
Note: Whipping cream or heavy cream is not the same thing as Cool Whip or already whipped cream. Whipping or heavy cream is just very thick cream (milk). You need that fat in order to get a creamy/fluffy consistency.How to store: Keep this dip covered well and in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.How to serve: Serve this dip cold with fruit, pie, cookies and on anything else you think it would be good.Nutritional values are an estimate.*This recipe card may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.