This simple fruit dip is great with your favorite fruits at snack time. To make it even healthier, substitute low-fat cream cheese and fat-free yogurt.
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 ounces vanilla yogurt
5 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
pinch allspice
6 cups assorted bite-sized fruit
Beat the cream cheese in a small bowl until very smooth and creamy. Add the remaining ingredients except fruit and mix well. Spoon into a serving bowl, cover tightly, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Serve chilled with fruit to dip.
1/2 cup low fat Cream Cheese
2 tbsp frozen orange juice concentrate (undiluted)
1 tbsp sugar
Mix together all ingredients in a bowl (or food processor) until smooth. Serve with whatever sliced fresh fruit you have around.
-apples, pears, bananas, kiwi.....
Makes about 3/4 cup of dip and doubles well.
Cream cheese is a favorite around my house. Try serving it these ways for a variety.
Spread cream cheese on graham crackers.
Peel and grate some cucumber, mix with cream cheese, make sandwiches and cut with cookie cutters.
Spread cream cheese on toast and top with sliced fruit or a thin layer of jam.
Spread cream cheese on celery or slices of apple. Garnish with raisins.
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