Fruit Dip, Mama's - Master Cookbook Recipe # 37

Name: Fruit Dip, Mama's - Master Cookbook Recipe # 37
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 cups
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 7 oz. marshmallow cream; 12 oz. sour cream; 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk; 2 lemons (you'll use both the zest and the juice); 1/3 cup lemon juice (from the fresh lemons)

This is the only fruit dip recipe you will ever need! It’s light, fluffy, and has the perfect balance of sweetness from the marshmallow cream and tanginess from the fresh lemon and sour cream. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any brunch or summer gathering.

This is recipe #37 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 10 minTotal time: 10 min Chill Time: 12 hrs

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Ingredients

7 oz. marshmallow cream
12 oz. sour cream
14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
2 lemons (you'll use both the zest and the juice)
1/3 cup lemon juice (from the fresh lemons)

Instructions

Zest & Juice: Zest your lemons before cutting and juicing them. Set aside a small pinch of the zest to use as a garnish later.
Mix: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the marshmallow cream, sour cream, sweetened condensed milk, and the 1/3 cup of fresh lemon juice.
Blend: Using a hand mixer, blend the ingredients on medium speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
Fold: Gently fold in the majority of the lemon zest.
Chill: Transfer the dip to an airtight container and refrigerate overnight. This step is crucial as it allows the flavors to meld and the dip to thicken to the perfect consistency.
Serve: Give it a quick stir, sprinkle the reserved lemon zest on top for a beautiful presentation, and serve cold.

Notes

Why Overnight?: While you can eat it sooner, letting it sit overnight transforms the flavor. The lemon juice reacts with the dairy and marshmallow to create a much deeper, more complex taste.
The Best Dippers: This dip pairs perfectly with fresh strawberries, pineapple chunks, apple slices, grapes, or even graham crackers and vanilla wafers.
Fresh is Best: Always use fresh lemon juice rather than bottled; the natural acidity and oils from the zest are what make this dip truly stand out.