Maple Cream Dip

Jul 26, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Dessert Sweet dips Origin: Madagascar Vanilla: Extract Easy

Bowl of maple cream dip with brioche, pretzels and fruit

A scoopable maple cream dip for dipping sweet breads, pretzels, and fruit. Best with Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic); 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)cream cheese, softened
¼ cup (78.0 g)pure maple syrup
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract
¼ cup (60.0 ml)heavy cream, cold
⅛ tspfine sea salt

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Instructions

Beat the cream cheese on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute.
Add the maple syrup, vanilla, heavy cream, and salt and beat until evenly blended.
Beat until fluffy and scoopable, about 1 minute.
Spoon into a serving bowl.
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: Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic), or Mexican (spiced, warm, woodsy). Any pure vanilla works.
Storage: Refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 days.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make maple cream dip?

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

How should I store maple cream 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 maple cream dip for dipping sweet breads, pretzels, and fruit. Best with Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic); 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.

149 Calories / serving

12.3g Fat

8.4g Carbs

1.9g Protein

7.0g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~1192 cal · 98g fat · 67g carbs · 15g protein · 56g sugar

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

Per serving · 149 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 28 min·1.6 mi·~3300 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 20 min·1.0 mi·~2000 steps
Moderate cycling 15 min·3.0 mi
Swimming laps 21 min
Jogging 15 min·1.3 mi·~2400 steps
Stair climbing 14 min·~1250 steps
Dancing 24 min
Bodyweight circuit training 15 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 35 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.