Tropical Fruit Dip

Name: Tropical Fruit Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: about 1-1/2 cups.
Ingredients: 2 cups 4% cottage cheese; 1/4 cup lemon yogurt or flavor of your choice; 3 to 4 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut, toasted; Assorted fresh fruit

Relates field editor Suzanne Strocsher of Bothell, Washington, "This is a refreshing snack. I love coconut and use any excuse to make this yummy dip."

Ingredients

2 cups 4% cottage cheese
1/4 cup lemon yogurt or flavor of your choice
3 to 4 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
Assorted fresh fruit

Directions

Place the cottage cheese and yogurt in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Stir in honey and orange zest. Pour into a serving dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Sprinkle with coconut. Serve with fruit.

Originally published as Tropical Fruit Dip in Taste of Home June/July 1998