Monday, July 26, 2010

Fluffy Cream Cheese and Marshmallow Fruit Dip


What sounds better in the summer than fresh fruit! This quick and inexpensive dip recipe will be a must at parties and family gatherings. The richness of the cream cheese and fluffy texture of the marshmallow go perfect with juicy fresh fruits. Add different extracts such as almond or mint, lemon zest, or food coloring for a theme party, and you have a wonderful twist on the same great recipe!


Fluffy Cream Cheese and Marshmallow Fruit Dip

1 8 oz. brick of Original Philadelphia Cream Cheese®
1 7 oz. jar Jet-Puffed® Marshmallow Cream

Soften cream cheese. Place cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl, add marshmallow cream. Blend well with a mixer. Spoon into serving dish and enjoy! Refrigerate if desired.

*Suggested fruits- Peaches, Apples, Strawberries, Kiwi, Bananas, Pineapple, Grapes

Friday, July 16, 2010

Summer Punch!


So it's been a while since my last post...I've been caught up in the fun of summer, which actually inspired this current post. For most parts of the country, the summer is heating up, and what's better than a sweet, cold drink to cool you down!

This drink was perfected by my dad and is a must for family holidays and birthdays. The layers of flavor, sparkle of the soda, and smooth finish of the sherbet make this drink a guaranteed favorite! It's a wonderful inexpensive non-alcoholic party drink that can easily be spiced up with a great liqueur or vodka.

Pink Punch

1- 1 Liter bottle of 7up soda
1- 2 Liter Fruit Juicy Red Hawaiian Punch
1 Carton Raspberry Sherbet

Empty the 7up into a large punch bowl. Pour half of the Hawaiian Punch into the bowl with the 7up. Use less or more Hawaiian Punch to reach the desired amount of fizz or sweetness. Add entire carton of Sherbet into punch. Stir until foamy, waiting until Sherbet is slightly melted before serving.