Greek Yogurt Fruit Dip (Printable)

Tangy blend of Greek yogurt, honey, and lemon zest perfect for fresh fruit serving.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (whole milk or 2%)

→ Sweeteners & Flavorings

02 - 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
03 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

→ Citrus

05 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon if using, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
02 - Whisk the mixture until it is smooth and fully blended.
03 - Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. This step is optional but recommended.
04 - Serve chilled alongside an assortment of fresh fruit such as strawberries, apple slices, grapes, pineapple, or melon.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's genuinely creamy and tangy without any of the artificial sweetness that haunts most dips.
  • Five minutes to make means you can assemble it while your guests are still in the driveway.
  • The lemon zest keeps it from tasting one-dimensional, giving it a brightness that makes people ask what the secret is.
02 -
  • If your yogurt is very thin, you may need to drain it for 15 minutes before using—excess whey can make the dip separate after a day or two.
  • Fresh lemon zest makes an enormous difference; bottled zest tastes faintly bitter by comparison and misses the fragrant oils that make this sing.
03 -
  • Use whole milk or 2% Greek yogurt instead of nonfat—the difference in texture and taste is immediately obvious.
  • Zest your lemon directly into the bowl rather than measuring zest separately; you'll get more oils and the flavor will be brighter and more pronounced.
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