Looking for a sweet and tropical dip for all the fruit you will be eating this summer? This Coconut Cream Fruit Dip is great for dipping or for stirring fruit into. Bring it to any picnic or party and be prepared to hand out the recipe because it is that good.
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I am slowly converting my non-coconut loving children into coconut lovers.
They used to resist anything and everything that had coconut in it. But since I happen to puffy heart love the white stuff, I just keep adding it to my baking and treats. And over time those picky coconut hating children of ours have started to “not mind” it.
Give me a few more months of adding coconut to everything, and I will be waiting for them to profess their love for all things coconut too.
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. Some thing cool and creamy and delicious.
I opened the cupboards and stared into them. I heard angels start singing as I pulled the can of cream of coconut out of the back. This was it!
Usually I like to make this lemon cream fruit dip, but today my tropical loving tastebuds wanted a creamy, coconut dip. Or for eating by the spoonfuls. Whatever floats your boat!
Let’s talk about the cream of coconut for a sec, ok?
Head right to the alcohol aisle in your grocery store. This is NOT an alcoholic product, but they sell it in this aisle for drinks and such. One big tip for using this product: place the unopened can in a bowl of hot water to soften the cream. It is much easier to use when it is soft.Beat the cream cheese first. Then slowly add the cream of coconut and marshmallow cream to the mixture. 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 dip. If you can’t find it or don’t like it, feel free to use vanilla. But seriously, try the rum extract first because it truly is amazing!
Fold in some Cool Whip so that the dip will have a fluffy texture. I like to use a flat rubber spatula to lift the mixture up and over. You can refrigerate the dip to chill it or just grab some fruit (or a spoon) and go to town on it.
The ladies in my church loved this coconut cream fruit dip and have been patiently waiting for me to post the recipes. Can I just say how much I love the support and love I get for my crazy baking from everyone in my life?
I absolutely adore sharing these recipes with the friends in my life and my awesome readers here. Without your support I wouldn’t be able to “work” the job of a life time. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!
Now run (do not walk, do not pass go) to the nearest grocery store because this dip needs to happen in your life ASAP!!!
I love creamy dips so much that I am looking forward to trying this Triple Berry Fruit Dip, this Two Ingredient Sugar Free Fruit Dip, and this Two Ingredient Fruit Dip with Fruit Skewers this summer as well.
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This creamy Coconut Cream Fruit Dip is the perfect no bake recipe to dip all your favorite fruit or cookies into.
Ingredients
- 1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 1 can cream of coconut
- 1/2 cup marshmallow cream
- 1 teaspoon rum extract
- 2 cups Cool Whip
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese until creamy.
- Place the can of cream of coconut in a bowl of hot water to soften. Open the can and spoon into the cream cheese. Beat again.
- Add the marshmallow cream and extract and beat again.
- Fold the Cool Whip into the creamed mixture gently. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve with fruit.
Notes
*The cream of coconut can be found in any grocery store in the alcohol aisle. Cream of Coconut is non-alcoholic though!
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Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector) says
I’m loving all these coconut treats! And yes, I’m slowly training my kids to like it too!
Chelsea+@chelseasmessyapron says
I love fruit dips! Perfect summer treat/snack! And coconut cream – delicious!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Chelsea!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
You genius you! I want to dip everything in that dip! Everything!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
This would disappear in no time here! Love this dip! Pinned!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Anna!
Tanya says
My husband loves coconut!! It looks great 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Tanya!
Coleen+@+The+Redhead+Baker says
I used to swear I hated coconut, but lately, I’ve really enjoyed coconut-flavored things (coconut rice, pina coladas, coconut shortbread) … I’ve turned into a coconut lover!
Tahnycooks says
I would trade you all my strawberries for a bowl of this coconut cream dip, I would just need a spoon!
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain says
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! 😀
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Jess!
Kelly+@+Mostly+Homemade+Mom says
I REALLY need to try this – my boys are so into dip lately!!
Marly says
I’m always looking for a way to add more fruit in our diet…this seems like a great excuse for some strawberries!
Shawn @ IWYD says
Um… YES! I could eat this all day with some sliced pineapple! Gorgeous photos girl!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Shawn!
Amy @ Amy's Healthy Baking says
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!
Tammy says
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!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Tammy!
The Better Baker says
Fabulous recipe! Pinned to make soon!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thank you!
Moms & Munchkins says
I love coconut!! I really want to try this. Thanks for sharing.
Kelly - Life made Sweeter says
Love this fruit dip! I am a big fan of coconut so this sounds heavenly to me 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Kelly!
Vicki Bensinger says
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.
Mariah Leeson (@Giggles_Galore) says
Yum, this sounds delicious and would be great to take to 4th of July parties! Thanks for linking up with us at The Creative Collection!
Melissa French, The More With Less Mom says
I was sold before I saw the rum! Thanks for sharing. Hello from the Creative Collection Link Party!