Description
This delightful Key Lime Pie Fruit Dip combines the tangy flavor of fresh key limes with creamy sweetness, making it a perfect accompaniment for fresh fruits. Quick and easy to prepare, this dip offers a refreshing twist on traditional key lime pie in a fun, dippable form ideal for parties, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/3 cup key lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 cup Cool Whip
- Zest of 2 key limes
For Serving
- Fresh fruits for dipping (strawberries, pineapple, apple slices)
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Base: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add Lime Flavor: Incorporate the freshly squeezed key lime juice and the zest of two key limes into the cream cheese mixture, stirring well to combine all the flavors uniformly.
- Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold the Cool Whip into the lime-infused cream cheese mix until fully incorporated and fluffy, being careful to maintain the light texture.
- Chill the Dip: Transfer the finished dip into a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the dip to firm up slightly.
- Serve: Present the chilled key lime pie dip alongside an assortment of fresh fruits like strawberries, pineapple chunks, and apple slices for dipping and enjoying.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed key lime juice for the best authentic flavor; bottled juice may alter the taste.
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing to avoid lumps.
- Refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes to achieve optimal texture and flavor melding.
- Feel free to substitute Cool Whip with homemade whipped cream if preferred.
- This recipe is best served chilled and consumed within 2 days for freshness.
