Name: Pineapple Boat with Fluffy Fruit Dip
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 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

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1 In a saucepan, combine the first six ingredients; cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches 160*. Remove from the heat.

2 In a bowl, beat cream cheese. Gradually add egg mixture, beating until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Fold in whipped topping. Refrigerate until serving.

3 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.

4 Fill shell with dip. Sprinkle with and orange and lemon zest if desired. Serve with pineapple chunks and other fruit.