Recipe: Fresh Fruit Kabobs

Fresh Fruit Kabobs are a light and easy-to-make dessert that adds a sweet ending to a summertime gathering or brunch. The key lime dipping sauce has the right amount of tartness to complement the fruit’s natural flavors.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 4-ounce light whipped cream cheese
• ½ Tablespoons powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons lime zest
• 1 (6 oz.) container light key lime pie yogurt
• 2 whole grain graham crackers, crushed
• 4 (6-inch) wooden skewers
• 4 strawberries
• ¼ cup red seedless grapes(8 grapes)
• ½ cup fresh pineapple chunks (about 8 chunks)
• 1 kiwi fruit, peeled and cut into quarters

Directions:

1. In medium glass bowl, add cream cheese, powdered sugar, lime zest and yogurt.

   Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Place into a serving bowl.

2. Thread fruit onto wooden skewers (alternate the following fruits: 2 pineapple chunks, 2 grapes, 2 kiwi wedges and one strawberry.)

3. Before serving dip, top with crushed graham crackers. Serve ¼ cup of dip with one skewer.

Nutritional Information for ¼ cup dip with 1 skewer:

Calories: 107; Fat: 5 grams; Total Carbs: 17 grams; Sugars: 11 grams; Sodium: 181 milligrams; Protein: 4 grams