Creamy Caramel Fruit Dip

Some of my favorite snacks are those that include dipping: veggies + dip, chips + salsa, cookie dough dip + graham crackers, etc. I also love a fruit dip. For summertime I love making this piña colada dip, but my other favorite is this creamy caramel fruit dip. I would say this as more of a dessert, but it's delicious and quite addicting. Happy Monday! :)

Creamy Caramel Fruit Dip
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup sour cream
1 cup milk
1 (4 oz) package vanilla instant pudding mix
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp lemon juice

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and brown sugar with an electric mixer until creamy. Add the sour cream, milk, pudding mix, vanilla, and lemon juice, beating well after each addition. Chill, covered, until ready to serve. Serve with assorted fresh fruits. Makes approximately 4 cups.

source: recipe from family friend Giesel N.

Piña Colada Dip

I saw this fruit dip the other day and knew I needed to make it.  It was a cinch to put together and now I can't stop eating it!  Thankfully it's a healthy snack because it's half fruit, right?!

Piña Colada Dip
1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow creme
1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Beat cream cheese and marshmallow creme together until fluffy.  Fold in the coconut and crushed pineapple.  Cover and refrigerate until serving.  Serve with fresh pineapple, strawberries, grapes, and other fruits of choice.

source:  recipe from val so cal