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    Home » Recipes » Dessert » Churro Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

    Published: Jun 19, 2021 · Updated: Jun 19, 2021 by Sharon Garofalow | This post may contain affiliate links. See the privacy policy linked in my footer.

    Churro Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

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    This Churro Fruit Dip is creamy, sweet and has just the right amount of cinnamon to mimic your favorite fried treat! Serve it with fresh fruit for a fun dessert idea that your family will love!

    A cup holding Churro Fruit Dip on a plate with a flower and cup of fresh fruit to dip in it.

    This post was originally published September 26, 2013 and has since been updated with an improved printable recipe card and better instructions.

    Oh yeah.  This Churro Cream Cheese Fruit Dip is good.  If you've never had the basic fruit dip recipe of cream cheese and marshmallow creme you should definitely make that at some point too. 

    Who knew those two little ingredients would taste that good together!  So since I was serving this dip for my Mexican-themed Chicks and Salsa party, I thought I would change it up and try to make it taste more like a churro. 

    Because churros don't suck.

    Ingredient Notes

    Ingredients needed to make a Churro fruit dip laid on a cutting board.

    The only thing that would make this recipe easier is if you could get someone else to mix it for you. And it takes only a few ingredients, most of which you probably already have in your cupboards.

    Cream cheese makes this recipe super creamy while the Marshmallow Fluff adds the sweetness.

    Vanilla, brown sugar and cinnamon add those churro-like flavors you love.

    Turbinado sugar gives a crunchy texture to the otherwise smooth dip. It mimics that crunch you get when you bite into a churro. YUM!

    How to Make Churro Fruit Dip

    A bowl with cream cheese dip being mixed by a hand mixer.

    You start by creaming together the softened cream cheese and the brown sugar. Brown sugar is awesome, isn't it.

    A bowl with whipped cream cheese and marshmallow cream about to mixed in.

    Next add the marshmallow creme and marvel at its sticky goodness. This really adds the sweetness and a unique flavor that pairs perfectly with fresh fruit.

    A bowl with whipped cream cheese and marshmallow cream with vanilla added before being mixed in.

    Add your vanilla and cinnamon and mix well.

    A bowl of fruit dip with turbinado sugar added before being mixed in.

    Right before serving, add in a little turbinado sugar for a little crunch. This is totally optional. It will not make or break it to have it or not. 

    It just makes it a little more like a perfectly cooked, crunchy churro.

    Overhead view of a cup holding fruit dip next to a cup holding fruit.

    This dip is delicious served with fresh fruits but I would also eat it with pretzels, sweet crackers, cinnamon sugar pita chips, a shovel, my fingers, off my kids face and probably even carrots. 

    While I love to serve this fruit dip during summer with tropical fruits like mango and pineapple, it's great any time of year.

    In fall you could serve it with apples and oranges and it would even be super tasty with pears!

    Related Recipes

    Have you seen the Chicks and Salsa post yet?  Please go.  Then you can check out the Chicken Enchilada Casserole with Green Chilis and Cream Sauce recipe (aka Swiss Enchiladas) and the Mexican Mule recipe. 

    Then you should probably go work out. These recipes are decidedly not low cal. But they sure are tasty!

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    Churro Fruit Dip

    This creamy Churro Fruit Dip takes just a few minutes to prep and is perfect for serving with fresh fruit any time of year. If you're looking for a fun dessert to share with your family, try this one!
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 16 servings
    Calories: 93kcal
    Author: Sharon Garofalow

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
    • 7 ounces marshmallow cream
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 tablespoon Turbinado Sugar optional
    • fresh fruit for serving

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, cream together softened cream cheese and brown sugar with a hand mixer.
    • Add the marshmallow creme and mix well.
    • Add vanilla and cinnamon and mix until well combined.
    • If using, add the Turbinado sugar and mix in with a spatula, making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is fully incorporated.
    • Serve with fresh fruit (and/or sweet and salty treats like pretzels, pita chips, etc).

    Notes

    * Nutrition info is slightly off as it doesn't take into account the information from the fresh fruit you'll serve with it. 
    You can leave out the Turbinado sugar if you don't have it. It won't change the finished dip flavor. It's mostly used for texture. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1ouce | Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 191IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
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    About Sharon Garofalow

    Sharon lives in Southern California with her adorable family. She loves to share ideas to make mom life easier and encourage busy gals to make time for themselves too! Sharon's "me" time often includes watching Hallmark Channel movies, sipping sauvignon blanc, trying not to eat Salt and Pepper potato chips, and planning girlfriend getaways.

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    Comments

    1. Galit Breen says

      September 30, 2013 at 7:56 pm

      Wow sister, this? Sounds amazing! CanNOT wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Sharon Garofalow says

        October 01, 2013 at 2:45 pm

        It is SO good!

        Reply
    2. Brittany says

      September 30, 2013 at 6:21 pm

      Sounds yummy. I have to admit I have never had a churro and this still sounds good.

      Reply
      • Sharon Garofalow says

        October 01, 2013 at 2:46 pm

        Wait, what?! You've never had a churro? That is plain crazy! Please see what you can do to rectify that! :)

        Reply
    3. Betsy says

      September 30, 2013 at 5:15 pm

      I might work this into the snack stadium I'm planning to construct next weekend!

      Reply
      • Sharon Garofalow says

        October 01, 2013 at 2:46 pm

        A snack stadium?! That is like a dream come true for me! My rap name would be "Snackz" if I was a rapper and it wasn't already taken. :)

        Reply
    4. gigi says

      September 30, 2013 at 12:57 pm

      how strong is the cream cheese flavor? My kids love dips, but aren't fans of cream cheese (weird, I know)

      Reply
      • Sharon Garofalow says

        October 01, 2013 at 2:47 pm

        Gigi, the cream cheese flavor is completely masked by the wonder that is marshmallow creme. I hate cream cheese on its own and even when you make the plain version of this dip, it tastes nothing like cream cheese!

        Reply
    5. Jackie says

      September 30, 2013 at 11:34 am

      Hmm.... I bet that you could use this as a frosting for a spice cake too! Oh... the options are endless....

      Reply
      • Sharon Garofalow says

        October 01, 2013 at 2:48 pm

        Oh! That would be fantastic!

        Reply
    6. Kristin says

      September 30, 2013 at 9:31 am

      yum yum yummy!!!

      Reply

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