Description
This vibrant Easter Dip is a delightful blend of fruity flavors and creamy textures, perfect for your holiday gatherings. Combining pineapple, cherries, and mandarin oranges with a cream cheese base, this dip is both sweet and tangy, making it an irresistible treat for all ages.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries
- 1/2 cup mandarin oranges
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup bright pink candy melts
- Spring themed sprinkles
- Assorted cookies, graham crackers, or fruit for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Drain the pineapple chunks, maraschino cherries, and mandarin oranges. In a bowl, combine the pineapple and cherries, then mash them into smaller pieces using the back of a fork. Drain the mashed fruit again to remove excess liquid.
- Create the Cream Base: In a separate bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and powdered sugar. Use a mixer on medium speed to beat the ingredients until smooth and well combined.
- Incorporate the Fruit: Add the mashed pineapple and cherries to the cream base. Beat again until well blended. Then, add the mandarin oranges and mix thoroughly. Refrigerate this mixture while preparing the candy melts.
- Melt the Candy: Place the bright pink candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 10-20 second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the candy is completely melted. Allow it to cool for a minute or two.
- Combine and Chill: Remove the dip from the refrigerator and stir in the melted candy until well blended. Refrigerate the mixture for about 30 minutes to set.
- Garnish and Serve: Top the chilled dip with spring-themed sprinkles. Serve with assorted cookies, graham crackers, or fruit for dipping.
Notes
- Create an Easter charcuterie board by surrounding the dip with various dippers, Peeps, chocolate eggs, jellybeans, and other Easter-themed treats.
- Customize the dip color for different holidays by using different colored candy melts (e.g., green for St. Patrick’s Day, orange for Halloween).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
