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Party Appetizers
Spears of fresh fruits look so appealing. An assortment of pineapple,
strawberries, and mango works well, and you don't need to worry about
them turning brown on you. Paired with an excellent Pineapple Coconut Dip, it's sure to be a crowd pleaser.
I whip up the flavored cream cheese until it's light, letting the coconut oil and the pineapple juice concentrate add the tropical flavor. You can find Organic Virgin Coconut Oil at health food stores; it might seem pricey, but it's packed with flavor, so it's still a value, as you don't need to use that much of it.
If you like the idea of serving more whole foods, the fresh fruit kabobs are a perfect vehicle. Full of antioxidants and vitamins, festive party appetizers can be healthy too. And the dip uses natural flavors; no chemicals added. Perfect.
Fruit Dip Recipe w/Fresh Fruit Kabobs
Pineapple Coconut Dip
This is a healthy recipe, using natural flavors from the coconut oil, and natural sweetening from the pineapple juice concentrate. It's one of those simple recipes you can literally whip up real quick; for easy blending, just be sure you've warmed the coconut oil and pineapple juice up first, before adding to the cream cheese.
You can use this dip with bagel pieces or crackers, but serving the fruit kabobs with this dip adds more color and appeal,and the flavors go perfectly. You can make the dip a few days early, which is convenient. Serves 10-20.
Ingredients:
- 2 TBS. virgin coconut oil
- 1/2 c. frozen pineapple juice concentrate
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 1/2 c. coconut flakes
Warm in microwave, 30-60 seconds, until coconut oil melts, in small bowl: > 2 TBS. coconut oil (found at health food stores) > 1/2
Mix above ingredients until smooth. Add to a mixing bowl, and whip until light with: > 8 oz. cream cheese (room temperature)
Put in a bowl to serve the dip, topping with: > 1/2 c. coconut, toasted until golden in toaster oven
Fruit Kabobs
Ingredients:
- 1 whole, fresh pineapple
- 1-2 pints strawberries
- 2 large mangoes
- Substitute other favorite fruits: Melon, kiwis, etc.
- 15-20 bamboo skewers
For arranging the kabobs, prepare the top of one pineapple: > Fresh pineapple, with top third cut off at an angle
When cutting off the top part, leave enough of the meaty part attached to give room for sticking the kabobs in, cutting about a third or so of the pineapple off along with the spiky part. I cut mine at an angle, so that the pineapple top could be laid on the plate with the spikes off to the side. Place the cut pineapple top on a platter.
For the kabobs, use: > 15-20 bamboo skewers
Prepare fruits for skewering. I prefer a mixture of pineapple, mango, and strawberries, as they are the right texture, and don't turn brown. Use: > Fresh Pineapple (what's left after cutting top off) > 1-2 pints Strawberries > 2 or so mangoes
Make kabobs, sticking into the pineapple top as you go. Serve with the dip; enjoy!