Cream Cheese Orange Sauce for Fruit
Elevate your fruit platter with this luscious Cream Cheese Orange Sauce for Fruit—a velvety blend of tangy cream cheese, bright citrusy orange juice, and a touch of honey sweetness. This 10-minute no-cook recipe combines the richness of cream cheese with the zest and juice of fresh oranges for a perfectly balanced dip that complements a variety of fruits, from juicy strawberries to crisp apple slices. Enhanced with a hint of vanilla and a pinch of salt to deepen the flavors, this refreshing sauce is chilled to perfection, making it an ideal companion for brunch spreads, desserts, or healthy snacks. Easy to prepare and bursting with citrus-forward flavor, it’s the ultimate dip for any fruit lover seeking a vibrant twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 0.25 cup Orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the cream cheese.
Using a hand mixer or a whisk, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the freshly squeezed orange juice while continuing to mix, ensuring it's fully incorporated.
Add the honey, vanilla extract, orange zest, and salt to the mixture.
Mix everything together until the sauce is smooth and well-combined. Taste and adjust sweetness or zestiness as needed.
Transfer the sauce to a serving dish and refrigerate for 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Serve the cream cheese orange sauce chilled alongside an assortment of fresh fruits like strawberries, apple slices, or pineapple chunks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
561 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.2 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.9 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 114 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 654 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.0 g | ||
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 122 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 305 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
