Delicious Fruit Dip Recipes that are Fun and Easy to Make
Fruit of some type is always in season. And it is never out of place at any party. Everyone enjoys eating fruit. It is delicious, easy to fix and good for you. A colorful fruit tray can be a stunning centerpiece, especially to warm weather parties and get togethers.
You can use any type of fruit for these dips. Here are some suggestions for fruits to serve with these dips. Check out your local farmer’s marker for fresh fruit. Organic fruit is best. If you cannot get that be sure and thoroughly wash your fruit before serving.
- Apple wedges
- Strawberries
- Cantaloupe chunks
- Grapes
- Cherries
- Pear wedges
- Pineapple chunks
Try having themed trays – such as all tropical fruits like papayas, mangoes and bananas. Grapes, apples and strawberries are perfect for kid’s parties. A berry tray, with toothpicks for picking them up, is great for brunches.Remember to sprinkle cut apples and bananas with lemon juice to keep them from turning brown.
Fruit and dip is perfect for snacking to0. Just keep a container of fresh fruit in the fridge and some of these dips and you won't need candy around to satisfy that sweet tooth.
Lemon Vanilla Fruit Dip
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces cream cheese; softened
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- Tiny bit of stevia or ¼ cup sugar
Directions:
- Blend cream cheese & yogurt together until smooth.
- Stir in remaining ingredients – vanilla, lemon rind, sweetner. Chill.
Yield: Makes 2 cups or 8 servings.
Easy Fruit Dip
Ingredients:
7 ounce jar of marshmallow crème topping
1 tablespoon lemon juice
8 ounce package cream cheese – softened and at room temperature
Directions:
Blend all ingredients together. Chill in refrigerator.
Kahlua Fruit Dip
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 8 ounces frozen whipped topping, unthawed
- 6 ounces chopped unsalted peanuts
- 2 Tablespoons kahlua flavoring
Directions:
Combine all ingredients together in medium size mixing bowl. Refrigerate overnight or for several hours.
Fresh Fruit Dip
Ingredients:
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
- 2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 pint whipping cream
Directions:
- Whip cream on high speed with blender.
- Place beaten egg, sugar, lemon juice and peel into a small saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat 5 minutes until thick. This should be really thick.
- Remove from heat and cool.
- Fold cooled mix carefully into whipped cream.
Yield: 6 servings
Another great article featuring fruits is Fruit Salads Perfect for Picnics. Make up some of these dips to take along with you to enjoy with your picnic foods.
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