Coconut cream clouds

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8ouncesCream cheese; softened
1teaspoonVanilla extract
¾cupCoconut snow
¼cupCream of coconut
2tablespoonsLemon juice
2cupsWhipping cream
Fresh fruit; such as Strawberries or kiwi fruit
Toasted coconut (optional)
1 hour or longer.

Directions

GARNISH

Recipe by: the California Culinary Academy Preparation Time: 1:10 1. In large bowl of electric mixer or food processor fitted with steel blade, beat together cream cheese and vanilla.

2. Beat in coconut snow, cream of coconut (stir well before adding), and lemon juice.

3. In another bowl, whip cream until it forms soft peaks. Fold into cream cheese mixture.

4. Divide mixture among 6 to 8 souffle dishes, dessert cups, stemmed glasses, or charlotte molds. Refrigerate 5. Garnish with fresh fruit, and toasted coconut, if desired.

Serves 6 to 8.

* Timesaver Tip: Dessert can be made up to a day ahead.

Notes - coconut snow and cream of coconut are available at liquor stores and supermarkets.

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