Creamy and oh-so-dunkable, this dairy free fruit dip is a fantastic healthy treat! With a hint of cream cheese-esq flavor (without the actual cream cheese!), it pairs perfectly with fruit, pretzels or whatever you can think up. And will totally be on repeat all summer long. Gluten free, grain free, soy free and vegan.

Ready to get your snack on?

Then grab your blender and let’s make this dreamy dairy free fruit dip.

With a smooth-as-silk texture and the perfect strawberry cheesecake-esq flavor, it’s sure to be a hit with both kiddos and adults alike.

It’s delicious for snacktime. It’s fantastic for dessert. You can make it just for yourself. Or whip it up for parties.

And did I mention that it’s incredibly easy to make? Just pop a handful of ingredients in the blender and then chill in the fridge before enjoying. 

It doesn’t get much better than that!

How To Make Dairy Free Fruit Dip

So, let’s chat about how this simple dip goes down:

Soak cashews. First up, we’ll soak some cashews overnight or use a 30 minute quick soak method.

Add everything to a blender. Next, we’ll drain and rinse the cashews, then add to a blender along with freeze-dried strawberries, maple syrup, almond milk and coconut oil. 

Process until smooth. We’ll blend for about 1 ½ to 2 minutes, until completely smooth and creamy.

Chill in the fridge. Finally, we’ll pop the mixture in the fridge to chill for several hours, until thickened slightly. 

And then, we dip!

Serving Ideas

Now, while I tend to go classic and serve this with fruit, you have plenty of different options. Here’s a few ideas to get you started:

• fruit of any kind (berries, sliced apple, grapes, pineapple, banana, etc.)
• pretzels
• graham crackers
• pita chips
• crispy cookies
• toasted bread (it’s particularly good spread on a bagel!)

Note: Please remember to check the ingredients on your dipping vessels to make sure they are dairy free.

Tips & Ticks

1. If you forget to soak your cashews overnight, use the following quick soak method instead. Add the cashews to a heatproof bowl, then cover with boiling water. Let soak for 30 minutes to 1 hour, then proceed with the recipe.
2. I HIGHLY recommend using a high speed blender as the cashews will blend up so smooth and creamy. You can certainly try using a regular one, just keep in mind the dip will take longer to smooth out and won’t have quite as perfect of a consistency (I’ve found cashew based sauces can be a bit grainy in texture with a regular blender).
3. While I suggest using weight for the freeze-dried strawberries, the 1 ounce bag is about 1 ⅓ cups. 
4. Not feeling the strawberry flavor? I think freeze-dried raspberries would also be delicious (although the dip will be a bit more tart in flavor).
5. And finally, while this may go without saying, PLEASE stick with freeze-dried berries and don’t try to use fresh or frozen strawberries. They will not behave at all in the same way.

How To Store

Fridge: The dip will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 5 days.

Additional Dairy Free Dip Recipes:

• Dairy Free Caramel Sauce
• Healthy Chocolate Fruit Dip (non-cashew based)
• Brownie Batter Hummus
• Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Dessert Hummus
• Pumpkin Pie Hummus

Did you make this recipe? Rate and review it down below! I’d love to hear from you.