June is Dairy Month and it’s time to celebrate with all things milk, cheese and ice cream!
When you think of fruit dip, does cheese come to mind? Probably not, but Mascarpone cheese is perfect for this delicious fruit dip recipe. Mascarpone cheese is a gentle Italian cheese similar to cream cheese, best known for its addition to the popular dessert Tiramisu. Mascarpone is a versatile cheese with a bit of extra sweetness and acidity – making it great for both sweet and savory dishes!
This recipe is also versatile because it can be prepared with different fruits, depending on the season. Use this recipe by adding fruit you have on hand all summer for a delicious, easy-to-make dip that can be eaten fresh or stored in the fridge for up to three days.
Tip for the cheesemonger
Cello® Mascarpone is an award-winning cheese handmade by artisans. It is made with milk and sweet cream, which provides a delightful, wealthy flavor and a velvety and creamy texture.
Recipe courtesy of Wisconsin cheese. Photo courtesy of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.
Creamy fruit dip with mascarpone
Enjoy this bath all year round! In summer, choose your favorite seasonal fruits such as sliced blueberries, peaches and diced melon; and for a winter variation, try this dip prepared with oranges, grapes and apples.
- 2 cups selected, diced fresh fruit
- 1 spoon Honey
- 1 cup Cello® Mascarpone cheese 8 oz
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- Various sliced fruits: apples blueberries, cantaloupe, honeydew melon or pineapple
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Place 2 cups of fruit and honey in a food processor; cover and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add mascarpone, yogurt and extracts; pulse until fruit reaches desired dipping consistency.
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Spoon into a huge bowl. Serve with various fruits.
CHEESE
When purchasing cheese, look for the Proudly Wisconsin badge. Any Wisconsin brand Mascarpone can be used in this recipe.
Calories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 14GProtein: 3GFat: 13GSaturated fat: 8GPolyunsaturated fat: 0.01GMonounsaturated fatty acids: 0.1GCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 29mgPotassium: 88mgFiber: 1GSugar: 11GVitamin A: 579IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 0.2mg
