Blackberry Vanilla Dip

Jul 23, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Dessert Sweet dips Origin: Tahitian Vanilla: Extract Easy

Bowl of blackberry vanilla dip with brioche, pretzels and fruit

A scoopable blackberry vanilla dip for dipping sweet breads, pretzels, and fruit. Best with Tahitian vanilla (floral, cherry, anise); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 1 1/2 cups (8 servings).

Prep 10 min

Cook —

Total 10 min

Servings 8

Diet —

Ingredients

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servings

8.0 oz (227.0 g)mascarpone, room temperature
2.0 tbsp (42.0 g)honey
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract
⅓ cup (82.0 g)blackberry puree, seedless
⅛ tspfine sea salt

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Instructions

Beat the mascarpone on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute.
Add the honey, vanilla, and salt and beat until evenly blended.
Spoon into a serving bowl and swirl the blackberry puree through the top.
Serve with brioche or challah cubes, pretzel bites, graham crackers, or sliced fruit.

Tips

Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Best vanilla for this: Tahitian (floral, cherry, anise), or Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic). Any pure vanilla works.
Storage: Refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 days.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make blackberry vanilla dip?

Plan on 10 minutes of prep. It makes about 1 1/2 cups (8 servings).

How should I store blackberry vanilla dip?

Refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 days.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.

A scoopable blackberry vanilla dip for dipping sweet breads, pretzels, and fruit. Best with Tahitian vanilla (floral, cherry, anise); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 1 1/2 cups (8 servings).

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

144 Calories / serving

12.5g Fat

6.8g Carbs

1.5g Protein

6.0g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~1152 cal · 100g fat · 54g carbs · 12g protein · 48g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 144 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 27 min·1.6 mi·~3150 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 20 min·1.0 mi·~2000 steps
Moderate cycling 15 min·3.0 mi
Swimming laps 20 min
Jogging 14 min·1.2 mi·~2250 steps
Stair climbing 13 min·~1150 steps
Dancing 23 min
Bodyweight circuit training 15 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 33 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.