This is an easy three ingredient, five minute mascarpone dip recipe that can be whipped up in no time. Rich and creamy with decadent ingredients, this mascarpone dip is going to be a recipe family and friends beg you to share!
It’s the perfect fruit dip for cakes and crepes, or simply serve with a fruit platter as an appetizer.
This effortless dip is always a hit whenever I serve it and it’s so simple to make. I like to serve a sweet appetizer, especially during the summer, and you can customize your fruit platter with whatever is in season. Grapes, melon, oranges, pineapples, berries and apples all work well.
Even displaying this appetizer is effortless. I donated my chip and dip platters a couple years ago to free space. Now I use any beautiful plate or platter paired with a standard glass or bowl.
It’s the easiest way to serve up a beautiful appetizer, with little effort! Think of all the other tasty treats you could make with all your extra time! Like, one of my refreshing cocktails for example!
Even better, it takes just five minutes to make, giving you plenty of time to enjoy your family celebrations.
Mascarpone is amazing in all things sweet and savory, like my easy mascarpone cream to top desserts, Mascarpone Ice Cream and Pear Ravioli!
Mascarpone Fruit Dip Ingredients
- Heavy Cream – Heavy cream has a high fat content and makes this dip creamy and rich. When you beat it, it traps air to make this dip light and fluffy.
- Mascarpone Cheese – An Italian cream cheese that has a slight sourness to it. It helps make the dip super creamy.
- Powdered Sugar – Also known as confectioner’s sugar. This fine sugar combines well with the other ingredients so your dip is silky smooth.
Variations
- Make a mascarpone cream version, lighter and fluffier than this one.
- Add a splash of vanilla extract for even more delicious fragrance and flavor. You can even make your own homemade vanilla!
- Top with shaved chocolate, nuts, or a drizzle of salted caramel sauce.
How to Make Mascarpone Cream Dip
- In a large mixing bowl, beat heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Blend in mascarpone cream.
- Blend in powdered sugar to taste.
Tip from My Test Kitchen
Do not over whip, which can cause the cream to curdle. Watch cream closely until soft peaks form, when you pull the beater out and it stands up but falls back just a little.
Make Ahead
This dip is a perfect make ahead appetizer. Once you’ve made it, transfer it to an airtight container or cover the bowl with plastic wrap and it will keep in the fridge for up to a week.
Scaling up, down or substituting? You’ll love this printable Measurement Conversion Chart!
Serving Suggestions
Serve this mascarpone dip with these pretty fruit skewers, Chocolate Chips and all of your favorite fruits!
- Pineapple
- Strawberries
- Apples
- Pears
- Grapes
- Blueberries
- Blackberries
- Bananas
- Kiwi
- Cantaloupe
How to Store
- At Room Temperature – For up to two hours while serving.
- Refrigerate – This mascarpone dip can be made up to 48 hours in advance, and stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Freeze – While this dip can be frozen, it can become grainy and separate upon defrosting, so I don’t recommend it.
Mascarpone Cream Fruit Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream (8 ounces)
- ½ cup mascarpone cheese (4 ounces)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (confectioners sugar), 4 ounces
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Blend in mascarpone cream.
- Blend in powdered sugar to taste.
Julie’s Tips
- This is a super simple recipe but, there’s one important thing to keep in mind. If you over whip the cream it will curdle and fall apart. This will cause you to have to start all over. So make sure to keep an eye on the cream, and check it often to see if peaks are forming. Soft peaks will be when you pull the beater out and it stands up but falls back just a little.
- It’s quickest and easiest to make this fruit dip in a stand mixer, but you can do it by hand, it will just take a little longer!
- Make sure that all of the ingredients are well combined and the dip is silky smooth.
- This recipe is easily doubled.
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
My kids loved it! So delish and easy to make!
This was a huge hit!! The kids especially loved this recipe!
Made this for a baby shower and everyone loved it!
Wow, this was the easiest dip I’ve ever made and SO delicious with strawberries. I’m going to serve it on the 4th of July with raspberries and blueberries, too!
The best fruit dip ever!!!