This is a very refreshing delight that can be served as dessert or an alternative to fruit salad. I love all the flavors mingling together, and is this is one of those things that I cannot get enough of. Just love this as a nice change from the rich, decadent desserts I gravitate to. Tip: The longer you chill it, the more the flavors will marry for a better result. I would suggest a minimum of 2 hours, although you could certainly serve it earlier if temptation gets the best of you!
Ingredients:
1 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 20 oz. can crushed pineapple, undrained, yes UNdrained
1 11 oz. can Mandarin oranges
8 oz. fresh blueberries
1 3.5 oz. pkg. vanilla INSTANT pudding, dry
8 oz. container of non-dairy frozen topping, thawed
1/2 c chopped pecans (I prefer to toast them first)
In a large bowl combine cream cheese with undrained crushed pineapple until well blended. Add in chunk pineapple, oranges and dry pudding. Stir until combined. Fold in non-dairy topping and pecans. Chill until ready to serve!
Note: Feel free to add other types of fruit. You can omit the blueberries, but the pineapple & oranges are necessary to obtain the best flavor.
Adapted from my Aunt Nancy's recipe.
Have a delightful day!
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ReplyDeleteI made a similar dessert, but i replace the non-dairy frozen topping with mayonnaise.
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