CREAMY TROPICAL DESSERT

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Escape to the Tropics whenever you please with this chilled pineapple and kiwifruit delight.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 5h30m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 can (20 oz) pineapple tidbits in juice, drained, 1 cup juice reserved
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 papaya or mango, peeled, seeded and cut into pieces
1 kiwifruit, peeled, cut into pieces

Steps:

Heat oven to 400°F. In large bowl, beat flour, butter and powdered sugar with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed about 2 minutes or until creamy. Stir in almonds. Press mixture evenly in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
In large bowl, mix cream cheese, granulated sugar and vanilla with spoon. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pineapple. Stir remaining pineapple into cream cheese mixture.
In chilled medium bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream and marshmallows into cream cheese mixture. Spread over crust. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours until set but no longer than 48 hours.
In 1-quart saucepan, place cornstarch. Gradually stir in reserved 1 cup pineapple juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Fold in reserved 1/2 cup pineapple, the papaya and kiwifruit. For servings, cut dessert into 5 rows by 3 rows. Serve with fruit mixture. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 25 g, TransFat 1 g

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Jose Chic

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Yum!

sarge alnajar

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This dessert was a disappointment. The sauce was too thick and the fruit was underripe. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.

Maqqey Ms

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This dessert was easy and creamy, but the flavors were a bit too bland for me. I added some extra lime juice and zest, which helped a bit, but it still wasn't as flavorful as I would have liked. I think next time I would try adding some fresh fruit,

Rk Reidoy

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This dessert was delicious! The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was smooth and creamy. I especially liked the addition of the toasted coconut on top. It added a nice crunch and extra flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyo

MD MAHABUB ALOM

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This tropical dessert was a hit at my last dinner party! It was so easy to make, and the flavors were amazing. The combination of pineapple, mango, and coconut was perfect, and the creamy sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be ma

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