I used to make alot of party trays for weddings, tailgate paries, you name it, eveyone wanted one. The dip that I made for the fresh fruit trays is so easy to make. It is wonderful for all fruits from cantalope to strawberries. This is one of those recipes where cheaper brands of the ingredients are just as good as the brand names.
You will simply need equal parts of cool whip (or cheaper version) and marshmellow creme. Take the lid off the marshmellow creme and lift the inter seal about half way. Set it in the microwave and watch it carefully. When the marshmellow creme begins to come up so you can see it out of the jar, Remove it from microwave. This makes it easier to mix with the cool whip. Do not leave it unattended as it will get all over the microwave if you do.
Mix both the cool whip and the marshmellow creme with a spoon until well blended. Add confectioners sugar until it tastes right. I know that sounds funny but you can never predict how much to add. I would begin with about a 1/4 cup to a large jar of marshmellow creme and 2 regular tubs of cool whip. You will know when you have enough confectioners sugar. It is wonderful.
Cover it and store in fridge. Remember to stir it again before you serve it as it will separate a bit. This is what I always put in the center of my fruit trays when I made them. Add some colored toothpicks for the fruit and you have a cheap great tasting treat for eveyone. Enjoy!
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Comments: 37
It is so easy to make and it wonderful!
You really must try it with strawberries. Oh my it is to die for!
This is just what you and Walker need....some fruit dip and strawberries. YUMMY
Your family will love it.
It is wonderful. We even use it on strawberry shortcake.
LOL run in and make some and enjoy!
Only you can tell for sure. :)
Be sure and give us your rating of it after you have tried it.
It is good on strawberry shortcake or a great topping for apple pie and for jello.
LOL I am bringing back my photo on monday. I was featured on the homepage of Gather last night and I did not know it. LOL I was looking to see who was featured and pulled up the health page and there was my husband sitting there stareing at me... scared me to death. LOL
this is good for other things than to dip fruit in.
It is so good and so easy to make
You really have got to try this!
It sounds like you are the voice of experience for the marshmellow getting all over the microwave. I bet that makes a ooey gooey icky mess to clean up!
Hey, I never realized there were all those frugal living groups (that you've posted this article to). I'll have to check some of them out.
But I gave you a 10 cuz I love you :)