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Brought to you By:  Viaggio Luxury Yacht Chater – Currently in SE ALASKA!

This dip could be a light dessert after a heavy meal or a nice starter for a dinner party. It’s a party pleaser. Quick and easy if you’re short on time.

By Chef Tristin Papenfuse

Yields: 2 cups
Prep time: 15 minutes

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INGREDIENTS:

2 8oz pkg. Cream Cheese – softened
1 c. frozen strawberries – defrosted
1 lime – zest (~1 tsp)
½ lime – juice (~1-2 tsp)
3-5 tsp. sugar
Apples, Strawberries & Graham Crackers for dipping

METHOD:

1. Blend in food processor or blender softened cream cheese and defrosted strawberries until incorporated thoroughly.

2.Stir in lime zest and lime juice. Add in sugar to your liking.

3.Serve with your favorite fruit and/or graham crackers.

About Chef Tristin:

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Chef Tristin Papenfuse is a yacht chef and co-owner of Viaggio Charter, based out of Seattle, Washington. She began cooking in the kitchen with her mother and developed a passion for creating wonderful tastes and flavors early on. Tristin is a self-trained chef and takes every opportunity to learn something new from her peers and experimentation with new ingredients.

Tristin’s forte is seasonal and local Pacific Northwest fare, but she also enjoys working with any type of cuisine she can. She has been quoted as saying, “Even if you don’t think there is anything to eat in your fridge, chances are pretty good that I can make something out of what you do have.”

Growing up in Western Florida led to Tristin’s passion for boating, which she and her husband now share. Currently she masters her creations aboard their yacht, VIAGGIO, during charters in the Pacific Northwest and Southeast Alaska throughout the summer. In addition, Tristin works freelance on yachts between SE Alaska and the Bahamas.

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Tristin counts herself among the lucky few that are able to make a living while enjoying their passion. Every chance she gets, Tristin and Viaggio Charter try to give back to the community by working with local school fundraisers, SeaFair’s Special Needs Cruise, Epoch Expeditions and other non-profit organizations. 

For more information visit:  www.viaggiocharter.com

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