equal bowl

Tropical Fruit Dip

Serves 16

Easy to assemble and a make ahead dish, this dip can be used as an appetizer served with fresh fruit or as a dessert. The choice is yours to make!

Tropical Fruit Dip

Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 oz.) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 12 packets Equal® sweetener*
  • 1/2 cup lite whipped topping, thawed if frozen
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
  • Pecan halves, optional
  • Sliced fresh seasonal fruit for dipping

*Substitute 1/2 cup Equal Spoonful for the packets.

Preparation

  • Beat cream cheese and Equal in a mixing bowl on medium speed of electric mixer until smooth and well combined. Mix * in whipped topping, nuts and extracts until well blended.
  • Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to allow flavors to blend.
  • Place in a serving bowl. Garnish with pecan halves, if desired. Serve with sliced fresh seasonal fruit.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

  • Calories: 112
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4 g
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Cholesterol: 21 mg
  • Sodium: 95 mg

Exchanges

  • Fat - 1-3/4