Fruit Cocktail Delight

Name: Fruit Cocktail Delight
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) fruit cocktail, undrained; 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix; 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows; Chopped nuts, optional

I use convenient canned fruit cocktail and instant pudding to prepare this dessert. It makes a refreshing and pretty finale to any meal, especially when it's served in glass dishes. I sometimes garnish each serving with whipped cream and a cherry.—Bonnie Evans, Cameron, North Carolina

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) fruit cocktail, undrained
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
Chopped nuts, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine fruit cocktail and dry pudding mix; stir for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Chill until serving. Fold in marshmallows just before serving. Garnish with nuts if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 95 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 667mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Fruit Cocktail Delight in Quick Cooking September/October 1999

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joan 321

Mar 20, 2013

I have made this fruit dish for several covered dish dinners.It is a winner. I add fresh fruit(strawberries,bananas,pineapple, oranges, grapes, melons, peaches) then a can of pears or tropical fruit drained. Mix the fruit juice and pudding and pour over the fruit. Excellent with pound cake.
cea267

Mar 20, 2013

To snowball09: Just drain the fruit and this becomes spoon soft and quite delish! I also drain and add Marachino cherries to the fruit cause we love 'em.cea
snowball09

Mar 19, 2013

T tried once it was terrible followed recipe to t it was not firm and it just was not good tried couple spoons and rest went in garbage still looking for good fruit salad recipe