Creamy Frozen Fruit Cups

Name: Creamy Frozen Fruit Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained; 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained; 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed; Fresh mint, optional

I love to prepare these cool, fluffy fruit cups to give a refreshing boost to many meals. They've been well received at family gatherings and summer barbecues. There's no last-minute fuss since you make them well in advance. —Karen Hatcher, St. Amant, Louisiana

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Fresh mint, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Halve 9 cherries; chop the remaining cherries. Set aside halved cherries and 18 orange segments for garnish. Add the pineapple, pecans and chopped cherries to cream cheese mixture. Fold in whipped topping and remaining oranges.
Line muffin cups with paper or foil liners. Spoon fruit mixture into cups; garnish with reserved cherries and oranges. Freeze until firm. Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving. Top with mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 161 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 39mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Creamy Frozen Fruit Cups in Taste of Home April/May 1999

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Angel182009

Feb 10, 2018

These were super easy to put together. I did forget the cherries but they still turned out terrific. An easy dish to have the kids help with as well. It would make a great summer dessert.
benchwarmer

Aug 20, 2015

These were a hit for a summertime bridal shower. They're so pretty and refreshing, gluten-free, and easy to make ahead. I used the lower-fat cream cheese and the lower-sugar Cool Whip and they tasted fantastic. Save the leftover juice and any remaining fruit to make into smoothies. Yum on all counts!
valerie.h

Jan 3, 2014

A friend from work has prepared this several times for our ladies' Christmas luncheon --- always a hit! This past season she spooned the mixture into a short-sided casserole pan, froze it till firm, and then served it up with an ice cream scoop after letting it stand at room temp for the recommended time. Super easy and way less prep on her part!
Brenda2772

Apr 15, 2012

Wonderful, light, summer treat. Easy for make-ahead meals.
brittkay83

Apr 13, 2012

Awesome, not overly sweet, only made 14 for me. me
langang

Nov 1, 2011

Easy to make and very delicious. Great to put in the freezer for later.
lamcneal

Aug 13, 2011

absolutely love them. Not too sweet, but creamy and perfect
bubunny

Aug 5, 2011

These fruit cups are great for summer picnics. Everyone asks for the recipe.
MINMAN

Aug 4, 2010

These are wonderful to have on a hot summer day, very refreshing. I have also made these for people that are under the weather and they enjoyed them as well.
arlene kunkel

Jun 13, 2010

Easy, delicious make ahead dessert! Every time I take this dessert to a function, I get rave reviews & requests for the recipe!