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Coconut Cream Fruit Dip

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This sweet and tropical Coconut Cream Fruit Dip is a delicious choice to serve with fruit. It’s an easy no bake dessert to bring to summer picnics or parties.

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A few weeks ago we had a ladies meeting at our church.  Of course, I had to bring some sort of dessert, right?  

These Coconut Oreo Shortcakes were on my counter waiting to go over, but I wanted something else.  I wanted something full of coconut goodness.

I opened the pantry and stared into it, then I heard angels start singing as I spotted the can of cream of coconut in the back.

Usually, I like to make this Lemon Cream Fruit Dip, but today my tropical loving tastebuds were craving a creamy, coconut dip.

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The ladies in my church loved this Coconut Cream Fruit Dip and have been patiently waiting for me to post the recipe for it.

What you need to make Coconut Cream Fruit Dip:

Let’s talk about the cream of coconut for a sec, ok? This is not coconut cream or coconut milk.

Cream of coconut is more like sweetened condensed milk and is used in piña coladas and other drinks. You can find it in the grocery store with the mixer drinks (it is non-alcoholic) or other juices.

Pro Tip: If you buy the canned version, place the unopened can in a bowl of hot water to soften the cream.  It’s much easier to mix into your dip this way. You can also buy it in a squeeze bottle.

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Tips for making Coconut Cream Fruit Dip:

  • Make sure to set out the cream cheese ahead of time. It’s easier to beat it and mix in the other ingredients when it is soft.
  • Beat the cream cheese until nice and creamy. Slowly add the softened cream of coconut and marshmallow cream and beat it again.  If you add everything at once and try to beat it, you will have cream cheese chunks.  It won’t affect the taste, but it won’t look as pretty and creamy.  Trust me on this one!
  • A little bit of rum extract adds that extra hit of tropical island wonder to this cream cheese fruit dip.
  • Fold in some Cool Whip, so that the dip will have a fluffy texture.  Use a flat rubber spatula to lift the mixture up and over.  You can also use homemade whipped cream if you prefer that instead.
  • Refrigerate this easy fruit dip recipe to chill it, then grab some fruit (or a spoon) and go to town on it.

Pro Tip: If you are not serving this easy fruit dip to children, you can use real rum instead of the extract. This Mudslide Cheesecake Dip is another one that is perfect for adults.

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How long does coconut fruit dip last in the fridge?

Homemade dairy-based dips will generally last 3-4 days if stored in the fridge in a sealed container.

Can you freeze fruit dip?

It isn’t recommended to freeze food made with cream cheese. It doesn’t thaw and mix back together the same way.

Can I use something other than rum extract?

Feel free to use vanilla or coconut extract instead of the rum extract. You can also use regular rum if you are serving this dip to adults.

What do you serve with this easy fruit dip?

It really goes great with with every kind of fruit. Some of our favorites are strawberries, grapes, bananas, oranges, and pineapple.  Go ahead and serve it with your favorite fruit.

I love to serve this coconut fruit dip with strawberries and blueberries for an easy Fourth of July dessert.

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Yield: 4 cups dip

Coconut Cream Fruit Dip

Coconut Cream Fruit Dip
This sweet and tropical Coconut Cream Fruit Dip is a delicious choice to serve with fruit. It's an easy no bake dessert to bring to summer picnics or parties.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 - 15 ounce can cream of coconut
  • 1/2 cup marshmallow cream
  • 1 teaspoon rum extract
  • 1 - 8 ounce container Cool Whip, thawed

Instructions

  1. Place the can of cream of coconut in a bowl of hot water to soften.
  2. Beat the cream cheese until creamy.
  3. Open the can of cream of coconut and spoon it into the cream cheese. Beat again.
  4. Add the marshmallow cream and extract and beat again.
  5. Fold 2 cups Cool Whip into the creamed mixture gently. Refrigerate until chilled.
  6. Serve with your favorite fruit.

Notes

*The cream of coconut can be found in any grocery store in the alcohol aisle with the mixers. Cream of Coconut is a non-alcoholic product.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

32

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 112 Total Fat: 10g Saturated Fat: 7g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 23mg Sodium: 37mg Carbohydrates: 5g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 4g Protein: 1g
© Jocelyn @ Inside BruCrew Life
Cuisine: American / Category: No Bake Desserts

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*This Coconut Cream Fruit Dip was first published on June 17, 2014. The photos have been updated, and it was republished on June 17, 2019.

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Comments

  6. Shaina says

    June 17, 2014 at 2:10 PM

    I LOVE all things coconut. You are being a very good mother trying to get your children on the coconut trend, it’s too good not to force it on them 🙂

    Reply

  8. Lisa+{Sweet+2+Eat+Baking} says

    June 17, 2014 at 3:05 PM

    This sounds heavenly. I want to run to the kitchen to make a batch, but alas, no fruit in at the moment. In dire need to do a food shop. In fact, screw that, I’ll use a spoon instead! 😆

    Never heard of cream of coconut though. Only thing I can think of is coconut milk, or coconut oil. Marshmallow cream is the same as marshmallow fluff too, right?

    Reply

    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      June 17, 2014 at 3:39 PM

      The spoon works very well for this dip…in fact I may have finished off the rest of ours like that 🙂 Cream of coconut is not the same as coconut milk or oil. It is found in the alcohol aisle of most stores…but it is a non alcoholic product. And yes, marshmallow fluff is the same as marshmallow cream!

      Reply

  28. Jess @ On Sugar Mountain says

    June 18, 2014 at 9:01 PM

    Oooo Jocelyn this is a great idea! I’ve been picking up fruit at the farmers’ market and though I usually end up dipping it in nutella, I can definitely see myself swapping it out for this creamy coconut dip! 😀

    Reply

  32. Amy @ Amy's Healthy Baking says

    June 19, 2014 at 6:30 PM

    You’re so cute with your Monopoly reference! 😉 The ladies at your church — and all of us readers — think the world of you for creating such fun and delicious recipes to post on your blog. You’ve really brightened all of our lives with your sweet treats and heartwarming stories, so it’s the least we can do to support you so blogging can be your full-time job!

    Reply

  33. Tammy says

    June 20, 2014 at 2:17 AM

    This dip sounds amazing! Will have to make for our next family gathering.
    I was born and raised eating coconuts but have never made a recipe using cream of coconut, can’t wait!

    Reply

  37. Vicki Bensinger says

    June 24, 2014 at 6:14 PM

    I make a dip with just the marshmallow cream and cream cheese. In fact I use that dip and have made a fresh fruit tart with it as well and it’s to die for. But the addition of coconut milk sounds amazing. I’m sure the Cool Whip definitely lightens it up. I’ll have to give this a try. My family loves coconut.

    Reply

  41. Steph says

    June 17, 2019 at 1:52 PM

    My kids love this dip with fresh fruit as an afternoon snack! There’s never anything left when they’re done with it!

    Reply

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