When you’re craving something light, creamy, and satisfying, creamy Peanut Butter Dip is the answer! Perfect for pairing with fresh fruit or your favorite savory snacks, it makes a crazy good protein-loaded treat for after school or when you are entertaining.
If you love this dip recipe, then make sure to try my Creamy Chocolate Dip, 3-Ingredient Fruit Dip, or Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dip.
When afternoon snack cravings hit, I always reach for something satisfying, but it’s got to be delicious. One of my favorites is no bake creamy peanut butter dip. What I love about this dip is how it strikes the right balance of sweetness—not too much, just enough powdered sugar and vanilla to make it feel like a treat without going overboard. And when it’s paired with crispy, tart apple slices, I am all in!
Can Creamy Peanut Butter Dip Be Made Ahead Of Time?
Yep. Whip it up then store it in an airtight container in the fridge. When you’re ready to serve, bring it to room temperature and stir it. It’s the perfect snack to keep on hand for an after-school snack or at your next gathering as an appetizer or dessert dip.
Peanut Butter Fruit Dip Ingredients
- Peanut Butter: Creamy peanut butter works best but you can try crunchy if you want.
- Softened Cream Cheese: When combined with the peanut butter, it becomes soft and fluffy. Be sure to use room temperature to make mixing easier.
- Powdered Sugar: A ½ cup adds just the right amount of sweetness without being overbearing.
- Whipping Cream: Heavy whipping cream adds to the creaminess of the dip.
- Vanilla: The teaspoon added will give the peanut butter fruit dip a slight hint of vanilla.
Recipe Variations
- Cream cheese can easily be swapped for Greek yogurt, and honey can be substituted for powdered sugar.
- Toss in mini chocolate chips, or chopped nuts for flavor and texture.
- Peanut butter dip for apples and other fruit is great topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon, nutmeg, or apple pie spice before serving.
How to Make Peanut Butter Fruit Dip
- 1. Add all ingredients to a medium size bowl.
- 2. Beat on medium-high speed using a stand or hand mixer until well combined and fluffy, for about 5 minutes.
- 3. Serve with your favorite fruit or other dippers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! It will still be sweet.
Substitute the confectioner’s sugar with white sugar or brown sugar at a 1:1 ratio.
You don’t want to lose the fat content, so I’d go with coconut cream if you need to. Half-and-half, almond milk, and the like are much thinner and will change the consistency of the dip.
I think so, yes! The peanut butter packs a protein punch, while the cream cheese adds richness and calcium.
Serving Ideas
- Serve with apples, bananas, pretzels, strawberries, cantaloupe, carrots, and graham crackers or cookies.
- This dip can be staged on a charcuterie board surrounded by a beautiful spread of fruit, baked salami chips, a cheddar chive cheese ball, and crackers.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a medium size bowl.
- Beat on medium-high speed using a stand or hand mixer until well combined and fluffy, for 4-5 minutes.
- Serve with your favorite fruit or other dippers.
Notes
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- Cream cheese can easily be swapped for Greek yogurt, and honey can be substituted for powdered sugar.
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- Toss in mini chocolate chips, or chopped nuts for flavor and texture.
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- Peanut butter dip for apples and other fruit is great topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon, nutmeg, or apple pie spice before serving.
- Whip it up then store it in an airtight container in the fridge. When you’re ready to serve, bring it down to room temperature and give it a good stir. It’s the perfect snack to keep on hand for an after-school snack or at your next gathering as an appetizer or dessert dip.
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I’m crazy for things peanut butter so I will be trying this next time I can get to the store. Thanks for sharing ❤️ another Donya ☺️
Oh my goodness! Nice to meet you. Let me know how you like the recipe.
~Donya
Hi Donya, I have a question for you. In the picture of the ingredients, you show heavy cream, but in the ingredients section of the actual recipe it isn’t mentioned as an ingredient. I imagine it is intended to be used, but what amount?
Hey Kate. The recipe is updated so you’ll find everything you need to make this yummy dip.
~Donya
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