Apple Dip

Whip up this sweetened cream cheese dip for an afternoon snack or a sweet treat for the appetizer table.

Contest recipe submission by Gina R. of Rock Island, Illinois.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (8-ounce) package 1/3 less fat cream cheese
1 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
1/4 cup Splenda® Brown Sugar Blend
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 sliced apples

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients, except apples, in a large bowl, mixing with a hand mixer until smooth.
2. Serve immediately or chill, covered, in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
   
3. Use sliced apples for dipping.

Makes 8 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/2 sliced apple, 2 tablespoons cream cheese dip): Calories 140 | Calories from Fat 40 | Fat 4.5g (sat 3.0g) | Cholesterol 15mg | Sodium 130mg | Carbohydrates 21g | Fiber 2g | Sugars 18g | Protein 3g.

Recipe courtesy of Splenda, Inc. Splenda® is a no-calorie sweetener made from sugar that is suitable for diabetics. For more information regarding this product, please call 1-800-777-5363 or visit their website at www.splenda.com.