Fruity Skeleton Dip
Perfect for Halloween or Day of the Dead parties, this delicious fruit dip appetizer is decorated like a skull with colorful fresh fruit.
Prep time20 min
Total time20min
ServingsMakes 3 cups dip, or 24 servings, 2 Tbsp. dip and 16 WHEAT THINS each.
Ingredients
- 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) Neufchatel cheese, softened
- 1 cup thawed frozen whipped topping
- 1 cup assorted fresh fruit (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, sliced strawberries, sliced kiwi, pineapple pieces and/or clementine sections)
- WHEAT THINS Original Snacks
Preparation
- Beat Neufchatel cheese in medium bowl with mixer until creamy. Stir in whipped topping.
- Spread into skull shape on serving plate.
- Arrange fruit on top of dip to resemble a skeleton's face as shown in photo just before serving.
Recipe Tips
- How to Spread the Dip
For best results, spread the Neufchatel cheese mixture into a skull shape about 9 inches long and 6 inches wide. - Variation
Serve with WHEAT THINS Big Snacks instead of the regular WHEAT THINS. Makes 24 servings, 2 Tbsp. dip and 11 WHEAT THINS each. - Make Ahead
The Neufchatel cheese mixture can be prepared ahead of time. Spread onto plate as directed, then refrigerate up to 4 hours before serving. Meanwhile, the fruit can also be cut ahead of time. Refrigerate, in tightly covered container, until ready to arrange on top of dip.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 200 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 10g | |
| Saturated fat 3.5g | |
| Trans fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 15mg | |
| Sodium 280mg | |
| Carbohydrate 24g | |
| Dietary fiber 3g | |
| Total sugars 6g | |
| Added sugars 5g | |
| Protein 4g | |
| Vitamin A | 6 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 4 %DV |
| Calcium | 4 %DV |
| Iron | 6 %DV |
| Potassium | 2 %DV |
| Vitamin D | 0 %DV |