Tropical Fresh Fruit Salad |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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Flavored whipped cream makes each bite of this salad taste like candy. The bowl always empties quickly. Carol Gillespie, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Ingredients:
2 large bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices |
4 teaspoons lemon juice |
2 large cantaloupe melons, cut into cubes or balls |
5 cups cubed fresh pineapple |
3 cups halved fresh strawberries |
1 cup heavy whipping cream |
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar |
1 teaspoon rum extract, optional |
1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted |
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted |
Directions:
1. In a 4-qt. serving bowl, toss the bananas and lemon juice. Stir in the cantaloupe, pineapple and strawberries.
2. In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and extract if desired; beat until soft peaks form. Spoon over fruit. Sprinkle with coconut and almonds. Serve immediately. Yield: 16-20 servings.
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