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Fruit in a Cloud

By Linda Larsen, About.com

This easy dessert recipe is a good one to have in your freezer for unexpected guests.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 8 oz. container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1/2 cup marshmallow creme
  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 1 cup sliced nectarines or peaches
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 3 tablespoons apple jelly

Preparation:

Line cookie sheet with waxed paper or parchment paper. In a small bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add whipped topping and marshmallow creme and beat until smooth. Fold in marshmallows until blended. Spoon about 1/2 cup of mixture into 8 mounds on prepared cookie sheet. Spread each into a 3" circle and make a well in the center. Freeze at least 3 hours.

In medium bowl, combine fruits. In small saucepan, heat apple jelly over very low heat just until melted and gently stir into fruits. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.

To serve, let the frozen shells stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Top with fresh fruit mixture and serve.

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