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I have always been quite perplexed by people that don’t love fruit – I mean vegetables I can understand, but fruit is amazing – well, aside from Red Delicious apples which I haven’t eaten since around 1995. I really can’t even pinpoint why I don’t enjoy them anymore, I just know that I don’t. Oh, I’m also not a fan of ripe bananas, but that about sums up my fruit issues.
When I was a kid I remember my Nana making a fruit dip with 3 simple ingredients marshmallow fluff, cream cheese and Maraschino Cherry juice. It was pink, sweet and amazingly tasty. I used to try to eat it with a spoon, but she always insisted that I used a piece of fruit – maybe she thought the fruit would somehow negate the fluff.
We had the usual crew over at our house this weekend and I refused to cook indoors because it was over 90 degrees outside. All I wanted for dinner was corn on the cob and fruit. The boys weren’t having it, so they decided to make Beer Can Chicken – which was all kinds of awesome, by the way.
After filling my cart with a bunch of fruit, I decided to go a little retro and recreate Nana’s fruit dip with a little Dreamsicle twist by infusing it with the zest and juice of Sunkist Valencia Oranges.
Did you know that Sunkist® Valencia oranges may occasionally “re-green” in warm weather? When Valencias ripen on the tree, they turn a bright orange color but warm temperatures may make their skin reabsorb chlorophyll as they hang on the tree causing the orange color to look partly green (just like I like my bananas) although the outside is green, the inside remains ripe and delicious!
I’m super glad Sunkist is getting the word out there about this “re-greening” effect, because now I don’t have to gripe at Brian about the green oranges that occasionally end up in the fruit bowl. I’ve got a scientific reason why he HAS to eat them!
For additional information, check out these links:
additional Sunkist citrus recipes
Sunkist Valencia Oranges Re-greening Video
Dreamsicle Fruit Dip
Yield: about 1 ½ cups
Ingredients:
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow crème
1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 tablespoons, fresh orange juiceDirections:
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to blend all ingredients until well combined. Refrigerate Dreamsicle Fruit Dip for at least 3 hours before serving. Serve with a variety of fresh fruit.
Notes:
- This dip can be made up to two days in advance, simply store in covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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This sounds so yummy! Great recipe. Yum!
This sounds delicious. I never usually dip my fruit but I might give this a try.
Love this dip! So simple and so perfect for the hot summer weather. Can’t wait to try it!
Yum! I think I’d eat this by itself…by myself!
yum! sounds really good!
Yeah, I don’t understand not liking fruit, it’s nature’s candy. My friend’s husband won’t eat fruit and she won’t eat vegetables so I guess they balance each other out, lol.
I love this fruit dip! Your grandma definitely has the right idea. This could become a household staple
I love your update on an old classic…Oranges and their zest is such a refreshing, light flavor!
nerd alert! That little fact about the re-greening is fascinating (glad you thought so too!).
Yum!! This is an absolutely perfect dessert dip. I cannot wait to try it!
I’ve always made this with cream cheese, marshmallow cream and lemon juice. Your take on it sounds like a ‘must try’ too. Thanks!
Very interesting fact about oranges turning back to green color naturally. As a vegetarian, I eat a 100% fruit breakfast, eating from the most liquid to the most solid for optimal digestion.
This is crazy! today I was doing our weekly shopping at the market, and I was cheking out the marshmellow fluff wondering what I can do with it…
I love your idea, and will totally try it.
And I must confess, I too have to have my bananas green… the ripe ones become banana bread / cupcakes.
Fruit dip is so addictive and this dreamsicle version looks amazing!
No Fluff in Australia. Maybe I can learn how to make it myself so I can make Nana’s fruit dip. Looks wonderful on the plate!
Oh my gosh…..cannot wait to make this!
Love this dip! I remember my mom making a very similar dip when I was a kid, and it was always one of my favorites. I love that you added the orange zest and juice to it. That opens up a whole new world of possibilities!
I LOVE fruit! I have a hard time getting my ch”ri to eat it though…and I am lactose intolerant… I would love some ideas for a dairy free version!
I just made this dip, it is awesome. Taking to share with friends tonight with fresh right out of the garden strawberries. Thanks so much for sharing!
Kathy-
So glad to hear that you enjoyed this! Thanks for reporting back. Have a great day.
-Jamie
When I made this it was delicious but very thick, I thought it was supposed to be more of a yogurt texture? did I do something wrong?
Lisa-
If you find it to be too thick, just add in a bit more orange juice until you reach the desired consistency. The thickness will depend on how cold/warm the cream cheese is. Have a great day!
-Jamie
When I made this, it turned out really thick, it tasted amazing, but i thought it was supposed to be more of a yogurt consistency, did I do something wrong?
Lisa-
We like ours a little on the thicker side. You can always thin it out by adding in a bit more orange juice. Have a great day.
-Jamie