Aloha Dip!

Hey everyone! It's week 3 of my Personal PIGskin Challenge, and I have a good one that's great any time of year! I'll be joining Foodie Friday!

Aloha Dip combines pineapple, coconut and ginger-it's a dip that's kinda sweet but not too sweet!

It could be called Pina Colada Dip too if you add a little rum or rum extract...

Personally, I suggest making the dip as is and pouring yourself a nice adult beverage to go with it!

This recipe came from my friend Carol - Thanks Carol!

Hope you love it if you try it!

Aloha Dip

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup coconut

1 cup crushed pineapple, drained well (important!)

1 tsp grated ginger

1/2 cup chopped nuts-optional (I did not use them, probably macadamia would be good)

Mix well, chill one hour. Serve with crackers, pretzels, carrots and celery.

My notes:

1. Don't be afraid to add more ginger!
2. I would measure the coconut then put it into a food chopper or food processor to make it a little finer.
3. Also good with bagel chips, graham crackers or vanilla wafers.

I had this crazy idea... I thought this dip might be fun as a "Pinwheel" type appetizer, so I bought some Imported Deli Ham and Pepper Jack cheese, layered them, then smeared the dip on top. Rolled it up, chilled it well and sliced into pinwheels! Truthfully, it was good, but I don't think I gained anything by the extra work-I'll stick with the dip as is:@)

I promise a hot dip next week!