Mandarin Orange Fruit Dip Recipe

Mandarin Orange Fruit Dip Recipe Rating 4

"I created this creamy dip to serve to guests at my daughter's first birthday party," relates Nancy LeBano of Stratford, New Jersey. "It's deliciously different and was a hit with kids and adults. I sometimes layer it with fruit in parfait glasses for a change of pace."

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Mandarin Orange Fruit Dip Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min.
  • Yield: 12 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
  • 2 cups (16 ounces) vanilla yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
  • Assorted fresh fruit

Directions

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in yogurt and vanilla until smooth.
  • Set aside tree orange segments for garnish. In a small bowl, mash remaining oranges with a fork; drain. Stir into cream cheese mixture.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl; garnish with reserved oranges. Refrigerate until serving; serve with fruit. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1/4 cup dip, calculated without fruit) equals 95 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 16 mg cholesterol, 102 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 reduced-fat milk.

Originally published as Mandarin Orange Fruit Dip in Light & Tasty June/July 2002, p16

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Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2010 by DAVE5

We serve this Mandarin Orange Fruit Dip for Thanksgiving, Christmas and all special occasions.

Tangy, sweet and refreshing!!!

 
 
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