This recipe was originally posted April 18, 2019. It has been updated with new photos and a few changes (not to the recipe) as of July 11, 2024.
Pina Colada Fruit Dip is a sweet dip with a smooth coconut taste with hints of pineapple. It is perfect for dipping your favorite fruits (pineapple is the best) but it’s delicious as a snack dip for cookies and sweet crackers.
What ingredients are needed to make Pina Colada Dip?
All you need to make this Pina Colada Fruit Dip recipe is cream cheese, cream of coconut, pineapple juice, cool whip, and vanilla extract.
The Coconut Flavor in the Fruit Dip
Pina Coladas are known for their perfect blend of coconut and pineapple flavors. This Pina Colada Fruit Dip Recipe has both! The coconut is the star of this dip with the perfect hint of pineapple.
To get the coconut flavor you need Cream of Coconut. The Cream of Coconut is thick, sweet and has the perfect coconut flavor!
You can see the kind I use below!
NOTE: This is different from coconut milk and coconut cream that you can find usually in a can with the Asian and Latin foods – you do not want this. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE! These are not sweetened and you want the sweet!
Cream of coconut can be found in almost any grocery store and is usually by the drink mixers (margarita mixers etc).
TIP: There is a brand that is Cream of Coconut that comes in a can and this works great! Just make sure you buy CREAM OF COCONUT! (Those words exactly and you will be good!)
The Pineapple Flavor in Pina Colada Dip
Every good Pina Colada has just the right amount (a hint) of pineapple. This Pina Colada dip recipe is no exception.
All you need is some canned pineapple juice to make this a true Pina Colada Dip!
Make sure you buy and use straight pineapple juice. Do not use a pineapple juice blend.
You can buy large cans of pineapple juice or little cans. I like to buy the little cans because I don’t always use the entire large can of pineapple juice before it goes bad.
If you buy a big can of pineapple juice or have little cans leftover you can make my Family Friendly Pina Coladas. These non-alcoholic pina coladas use both pineapple juice and cream of coconut … and they are insanely delicious!
How To Make Pina Colada Fruit Dip
You can mix this sweet dip by hand or use a hand mixer or a stand mixer. Using a hand mixer makes it a bit easier to get the cream cheese smooth and ensure there are no lumps. But you can certainly do it by hand.
Just place the cream cheese, pineapple juice, cream of coconut and vanilla in a bowl and get mixing. I start out with a spoon or fork to start to mix it and then finish it off with a hand mixer to get rid of the lumps.
DO NOT ADD THE COOL WHIP AT THIS POINT!
Next, add the cool whip. Gently fold it in to the dip.
The dip should be smooth and ready to serve.
What to serve with Pina Colada Dip
Anything sweet will pair perfectly with this sweet dip.
Serve this dip with your favorite fruits. Watermelon, grapes, strawberries, bananas, pineapple and apple slices are delicious with this fruit dip.
This dip is also delicious with cookies and sweet crackers. Graham crackers, Nilla Wafers, animal cookies and shortbread cookies are yummy with this pineapple-coconut dip.
How To Store Pina Colada Dip
Store this dip in an air tight container for up to 5 days. You may have to give it a stir after it a has been refrigerated.
Do not freeze this dip. It will separate and become grainy.
If you love coconut and pineapple and anything pina colada try my Non-Alcoholic (Family Friendly) Pina Coladas! They are the perfect frozen drink to enjoy with this dip!
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Pina Colada Fruit Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened (1 brick)
- 8 oz. Cool Whip, thawed
- 3/4 cup Cream of Coconut not Coconut Cream or coconut milk
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice usually in a can – do not use a pineapple juice blend
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix tougher the cream cheese, pineapple juice, cream of coconut and vanilla extract. **I start out mixing it with a fork or spoon to break up the cream cheese and then use a had mixer to get it mixed fully and smooth with no lumps.
- Gently fold in the cool whip until fully incorporated.
- Serve with fresh fruit, cookies or sweet crackers.
- This can be stored in your fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.