Ingredients:

1 jar marshmallow fluff

8-ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature

2 Tbsp. frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

Fruit for dipping: strawberries, grapes, pineapple, apples, assorted berries, melon

Directions:

Spoon marshmallow fluff into a large microwave-safe bowl, and microwave for 15 seconds. Whisk in softened cream cheese and orange juice concentrate, until very smooth. Chill for several hours or overnight. Serve with fresh fruit.

Substitution Options:

• For gluten-free, use one tub of gluten-free marshmallow fluff (7 oz.), and 8-ounces of 1/3 less-fat cream cheese softened to room temperature.
• You can change the flavor of this dip. Instead of orange juice, use the juice from a jar of maraschino cherries.
• You can substitute any Greek flavored yogurt for the cream cheese.

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