Refreshing and Delicious Dessert Recipes - Fruit Luau, Easy Apple Dessert, Fruit Pizza, Etc

Refreshing and Delicious Dessert Recipes - Fruit Luau, Easy Apple Dessert, Fruit Pizza, Etc Sometimes the meal has been heavy or it is so hot one just wants a lighter refreshing dessert. For those times we recommend the following recipes: Fruit Luau is a refreshing dessert of fruit and ice cream. In keeping with the Hawaiian theme, the Hawaiian-Style Dessert is an easy dressed-up tapioca pudding. I recommend my late mother's recipe for an easy Fruit Pizza as a good way to get the kiddos to eat fresh fruits and berries. The Apple Dessert is probably not as light but is a good cake-like dessert you can enjoy without frosting. All are yummy desserts!

FRUIT LUAU 1 can fruit cocktail, drained Vanilla ice cream Pineapple rings whipped cream or frozen whipped topping, thawed 4 fresh strawberries Divide the fruit cocktail into 4 small dessert dishes. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Lay a pineapple ring over the ice cream. Fill pineapple center with whipped cream and top with a strawberry. DREAMY HAWAIIAN-STYLE DESSERT 1 pkg (4-servings size) vanilla tapioca pudding mix 1 small can sliced pineapple 2 tbsp butter 1/3 cup brown sugar, firmy packed 1/4 cup flaked coconut Prepare the pudding mix according to the package directions. Set aside to cool for 15 minutes. Stir the pudding well and then spoon evenly into 4 dessert dishes. Chill. Drain the pineapple well, reserving 1/3 cup juice. Cut the pineapple slices in half. Melt the butter in a skillet and add the brown sugar, stirring until softened. Gradually add the reserved pineapple juice while stirring constantly. Add the pineapple and the coconut and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and just simmer for 4 minutes. Serve the pineapple warm over the pudding. MY LATE MOM'S EASY FRUIT PIZZA 1 roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough 1 pkg (8-oz) cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla fresh fruits and/or fresh berries of your choice Completely cover a pizza pan with the cookie dough and bake it according to the package directions. Cool completely. Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla together until creamy and smooth. Spread mixture over top of the cooled pizza cookie. Arrange the fresh fruit in a pretty fashion over the top of the cream cheese mixture. Chill before serving to allow the cream cheese layer to set. EASY APPLE DESSERT 1 can apple pie filling 1/2 box yellow cake mix, dry 1 stick butter 1/4 tsp cinnamon Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray an 8 X 8-inch baking pan or dish with a nonstick cooking spray. Empty the can of pie filling into the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the pie filling. Cut the butter into portions and dot over the top of the cake mix. Sprinkle the cinnamon evenly over the top (may use more cinnamon or apple pie spice, if desired). Bake at 375 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes. This is great served as is. It is especially good served warm with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. Enjoy! Refreshing and Delicious Dessert Recipes - Fruit Luau, Easy Apple Dessert, Fruit Pizza, Etc