Mistletoe Kiss Berry Dip (Printable)

Colorful berry board paired with a luscious creamy dip and garnished with fresh mint.

# What You Need:

→ Fresh Fruits

01 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 1 cup raspberries
03 - 1 cup blackberries
04 - 1 cup blueberries
05 - 1 cup seedless red grapes
06 - 1 cup seedless green grapes
07 - 1 to 2 sprigs fresh mint (for garnish)

→ Creamy Dip

08 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
09 - 1 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
10 - 1/3 cup powdered sugar
11 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
12 - Zest of 1 lemon
13 - 1 tbsp lemon juice

→ Optional Dippers

14 - 1 cup mini meringues or vanilla wafers
15 - Pretzel sticks

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
02 - Add Greek yogurt or sour cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice; beat until creamy and fully combined. Chill until serving.
03 - Evenly distribute assorted berries and grapes on a large serving board or platter.
04 - Transfer the creamy dip into a small bowl and position it in the center of the serving board.
05 - Surround the fruit and dip with optional dippers such as mini meringues or vanilla wafers.
06 - Decorate the platter with fresh mint sprigs to enhance presentation.
07 - Present the assembled board promptly to maintain freshness.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Colorful and refreshing
  • Easy to prepare in 15 minutes
02 -
  • For a dairy-free version, use plant-based cream cheese and yogurt.
  • Swap in other seasonal fruits such as kiwi, pineapple, or apple slices.
03 -
  • Beat the cream cheese until completely smooth for the creamiest dip.
  • Chill the dip for at least one hour to let flavors meld.
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