FRUIT WITH CREAMY YOGURT DIP

Cooking Time:  None

Make Ahead:  You can make the yogurt dip
24 hours ahead and refrigerate until you are
ready to use it.

Serves 4

Serve this fruit platter with sliced pound cake
for a quick and cool dessert.

SHOPPING LIST

Vanilla Yogurt, Almond Extract, White Grapes, Strawberries, Pineapple Chunks,
Honeydew Melon, Fresh Mint, Brown Sugar

INGREDIENTS

1 cup vanilla yogurt
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 honeydew melon
1 pint of strawberries
1 can pineapple chunks (8-1/4 ounce size)
1 cup seedless white grapes
mint sprigs (this is optional)

1. Combine yogurt, brown sugar and almond extract in a bowl and stir until smooth.  Cover and refrigerate.
2. Cut honeydew melon into bite size chunks and arrange the fruit on a serving platter.
3. Spoon yogurt into a small bowl and garnish with mint sprigs.  You can also spoon the yogurt dip into a melon bowl.  Carve a decorative pattern in a small cantaloupe, scoop out the flesh with a melon baller for a really elegant touch.

VARIATION

To give the yogurt dip a dash of color you can add crushed strawberries into the yogurt mixture.

EXPRESS COOKING

You can save a lot of time by using canned fruit such as cherries, plums or mandarin oranges.

MONEY SAVING TIPS

If you want to try making your own yogurt, this can really be a money saver.  Combine 1-1/4 cups of powdered milk, 2 cups very hot water and 2 tablespoons plain yogurt.  Cover and store in a very warm spot for 16 hours then refrigerate.

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