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Pineapple Boat with Fluffy Fruit Dip

2 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Makes

6 cups dip

Updated: Oct. 03, 2022
At the root of this appetizer is a boatload of sweet, citrusy flavor. Children find the carved pineapple appealing and will be eager to dig into the delicious dip inside with fresh-cut chunks of summer fruit. Adults also find the fruit dip delightful. I often treat myself to a batch when melons are in season. —Katie Adams, Red Oak, Texas
Pineapple Boat with Fluffy Fruit Dip
Pineapple Boat with Fluffy Fruit Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons grated orange zest
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 large ripe pineapple
  • Additional orange and lemon zest, optional
  • Assorted fresh fruit

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, combine the first six ingredients; cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches 160*. Remove from the heat.
  2. In a bowl, beat cream cheese. Gradually add egg mixture, beating until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Fold in whipped topping. Refrigerate until serving.
  3. Stand pineapple upright and vertically cut about a third from one side, leaving the top attached. Remove fruit and discard outer peel from the smaller section. Remove fruit from the larger section, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Cut fruit into chunks.
  4. Fill shell with dip. Sprinkle with and orange and lemon zest if desired. Serve with pineapple chunks and other fruit.