Fruit Kebobs With Margarita Dip

Amarante

Thu, Mar 07 2024, 2:20 pm

These were a big hit and so easy to make.

I didn't make the healthier version LOL

but I did use precut mangos.

That isn't my picture but I put it on to show how you prepare the skewers. You could substitute any fruit you like obviously.

FRUIT KABOBS WITH MARGARITA DIP

Excerpt From: Taste of Home - Taste of Home What Can I Bring?: 175 Dishes Ideal for Parties, Picnics & Potlucks

TAKES: 25 min. • MAKES: 6 kabobs (1 ½ cups dip)

3 oz. cream cheese, softened
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup confectioners’ sugar
1 Tbsp. lime juice
1 Tbsp. thawed orange juice concentrate
1 Tbsp. tequila
½ cup heavy whipping cream
12 fresh strawberries
6 pineapple chunks
1 medium mango, peeled and cubed
6 seedless red grapes
2 slices pound cake, cubed

In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Beat in whipping cream until fluffy. Meanwhile, thread fruits and cake on metal or wooden skewers. Serve skewers with dip.

1 kabob with ¼ cup dip: 273 cal., 18g fat (11g sat. fat), 78mg chol., 97mg sod., 25g carb. (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g pro.

TEST KITCHEN TIP

To make this fruit dip a little healthier, use plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and replace the heavy whipping cream with low-fat or fat-free whipped topping. You can also substitute the dairy products for dairy-free versions.