(29) Fruit Dip (Bonnie Sue Fitt Andrus)

8 servings of dip (2 Tbl each)
4 oz reduced fat cream cheese (Neufchatel) softened
1/2 c vanilla artificially sweetened low-fat yogurt
1/4 c plus 1 to 2 teaspoons caramel topping
1 Tbl chopped crystallized ginger
1 med unpeeled eating apple, sliced
1 med pear, sliced
1 med banana, sliced (1 cup)
Beat cream cheese in med bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Beat in yougurt and 1/4 cup of the caramel topping until smooth.  Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes until chilled.  Spoon dip into small serving bowl. Drizzle with 1 to 2 teaspoons caramel topping; swirl with tip of knife.  Sprinkle with ginger. Serve with fruit slices.
1 serving: Calories 95, Fiber 1g, Fat 2g (Saturated 1g), Cholesterol 5mg, Sodium 110mg, Protein 2g, Carbohydrate 18g.  Food Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 1/2 Fat