Luscious Fruit Platter

Name: Luscious Fruit Platter
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8-10 servings (2 cups dip).
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup milk; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 medium honeydew, peeled, seeded and cut into wedges; 1-1/2 cups halved fresh strawberries; 1-1/2 cups cubed seeded watermelon; 1 cup fresh blueberries; 1 medium firm banana, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 medium ripe peaches, pitted and quartered; Clusters of red and green seedless grapes

I often make this fruit and dip dish in summer, when the finest fruits are at their best. Paired with angel food cake, this also makes a marvelous dessert.—Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 medium honeydew, peeled, seeded and cut into wedges
1-1/2 cups halved fresh strawberries
1-1/2 cups cubed seeded watermelon
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 medium firm banana, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium ripe peaches, pitted and quartered
Clusters of red and green seedless grapes

Directions

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese. Add milk, lemon juice, sugar and salt; beat until smooth. transfer to a small serving bowl. On a large serving platter, arrange honeydew wedges in a spoke pattern. Place strawberries, watermelon, blueberries, banana, peaches and grapes between the wedges. Place dip in the center. Serve immediately.

Originally published as Luscious Fruit Salad in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2002