Fruit Salad

In the heat of Summer there's nothing quite refreshing as a Fruit Salad. This would be great for a Picnic, at a Family Gathering or a Summer Block Party. When you're asked to bring a dish this Summer, consider this delicious Fruit Salad.

Summer Fruit Salad
Here's what you'll need:
A Hand Held Electric Mixer

1 - 8 oz. package of Cream Cheese, room temperature.
1 - 3.4 oz. box of Instant Cheesecake Pudding Mix
1 C of French Vanilla  Liquid Coffee Creamer
1 pound of Fresh Strawberries, hulled and sliced.
4 Mandarin Oranges, peeled and sectioned.
1 - 20 oz. can of Pineapple Tidbits, drained.
3 Kiwis, peeled and cut into wedges.
2 Mangoes, cut into small cubes.
1 Banana, don't peel or slice until later in the recipe.
The Juice of 1/2 Lemon and Zest of 1 Lemon



In a Medium Mixing Bowl, with a Mixer:
Cream Cheese
Beat until Creamy Smooth.

Add:
Pudding Mix
Beat until incorporated.

Add, with the Mixer on Low Speed:
Creamer, a little at a time until well incorporated and Creamy Smooth.

In a Large Mixing Bowl:
Strawberries
Oranges
Pineapple
Kiwi
Mango
Gently Stir to Mix well.

Add the Cream Cheese Mixture.
Stir gently to Incorporate and Coat all of the Fruit.

In another Bowl:
Banana, peeled and sliced.
Lemon Juice and Zest.
Mix to combine well.
Gently Fold into the Fruit Mixture.

Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Gently Stir again just prior to serving.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!