I made this dip last week when we had company coming to visit. It is strawberry season in this part of the country and I wanted to use the berries I bought from the local farmer's market. I thought this would make a nice snack for our guests when they arrived and it did! This dip has a terrific strawberry and coconut flavor and the toasted coconut and strawberry slices makes a nice garnish. You really cannot stop eating it. It has a light fresh flavor and the use of Greek yogurt makes it a healthier version than a fruit dip made with sour cream. You can also substitute blueberries and just about any other berries for this recipe. Enjoy!
Strawberry
Coconut Greek Yogurt Dip
Yield: 8-10 servings
Ingredients
8 ounces
cream cheese, softened
1 cup plain
Greek yogurt
8
tablespoons powdered sugar
1 cup fresh
strawberries, chopped
½ teaspoon
coconut extract
1/2 cup
toasted coconut + 1 tablespoon to garnish
Instructions
In a medium
bowl, beat the softened cream cheese on medium high speed until smooth. Stir in
Greek yogurt and powdered sugar, and beat on medium until well mixed.
With a
potato masher or fork, mash the chopped strawberries (you can mash a half cup
of the strawberries and leave ½ cup of strawberries cubed if you want a
chunkier dip) and add to the cream cheese mixture.
Mix in coconut extract and
toasted coconuts. Place the dip in a
small bowl, garnish with toasted coconut and cover with plastic wrap until
chilled.
Serve with fresh fruit, graham crackers, ginger snaps or cake cubes.
Looks delicious!!
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