Make Ahead, Quick Fix
Honey-Basil Fruit Dip
Prep Time: 10 Minutes Start to Finish: 2 Hours 10 Minutes 12 servings
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves
- Assorted fruit, such as strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, cantaloupe or honeydew melon, if desired
1 In small bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. On low speed, beat in honey and powdered sugar until well mixed. Fold in basil.
2 Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. Serve with fresh strawberries, blackberries or raspberries or bite-size pieces of cantaloupe or honeydew melon.
1 Serving (2 Tablespoons): Calories 100; Total Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 3.5g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 20mg; Sodium 70mg; Total Carbohydrate 9g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 1g Exchanges: ½ Other Carbohydrate, 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: ½
Make-Ahead Magic You can prepare the dip up to 3 days in advance.
Festive Touch Consider this your go-to holiday recipe to bring to parties. It’s incredibly easy and can be made ahead, and the flavor combination will bring a lot of wows!
