PINEAPPLE BOAT WITH FLUFFY FRUIT DIP

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At the root of this appetizer is a boatload of sweet, citrusy flavor. Children find the carved pineapple appealing and will be eager to dig into the delicious dip inside with fresh-cut chunks of summer fruit. Adults also find the fruit dip delightful. I often treat myself to a batch when melons are in season. -Katie Adams, Red Oak, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 6 cups dip.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 large ripe pineapple
Additional orange and lemon zest, optional
Assorted fresh fruit

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the first six ingredients; cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches 160*. Remove from the heat. , In a bowl, beat cream cheese. Gradually add egg mixture, beating until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Fold in whipped topping. Refrigerate until serving. , Stand pineapple upright and vertically cut about a third from one side, leaving the top attached. Remove fruit and discard outer peel from the smaller section. Remove fruit from the larger section, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Cut fruit into chunks. , Fill shell with dip. Sprinkle with and orange and lemon zest if desired. Serve with pineapple chunks and other fruit.

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