Healthy Greek Yogurt Cinnamon Dip (Printer-friendly)
Creamy Greek yogurt swirl with cinnamon and maple, perfect for dipping fresh fruit.
# What you'll need:
→ Dip Base
01 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or full fat)
02 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt
→ Cinnamon Swirl
07 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or honey
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Fresh Fruit Dippers
09 - 1 medium apple, sliced
10 - 1 medium pear, sliced
11 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
12 - 1 cup seedless grapes
13 - 1 banana, sliced
14 - 1 orange, segmented
# Method:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, cream cheese, maple syrup (or honey), ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk vigorously until completely smooth and creamy.
02 - In a small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey) and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon until well combined to create the swirling mixture.
03 - Transfer the Greek yogurt dip to a serving bowl. Drizzle the cinnamon swirl mixture over the top. Use a toothpick or knife to gently create a marbled pattern by swirling through the layers.
04 - Arrange prepared fruit slices attractively around the dip on a serving platter. Ensure fruits are dry and at room temperature for best presentation.
05 - Serve immediately for optimal flavor and texture. Alternatively, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day before serving; allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get all the cinnamon roll comfort in under ten minutes without turning on your oven
- It satisfies sweet cravings while actually giving you protein instead of just sugar
- The swirl trick makes it look like you tried way harder than you did
02 -
- Cold cream cheese will leave tiny lumps no matter how long you whisk it
- The cinnamon swirl mixture thickens as it sits so work quickly when marbling
- Apples and pears will brown if you cut them too far ahead
03 -
- Use a clear glass bowl so people can see those swirls from across the room
- Keep the fruit cold and the dip room temperature for the best contrast