Summertime Fruit Cones

Name: Summertime Fruit Cones
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 medium nectarines, chopped; 1 cup whole small fresh strawberries; 1 cup fresh blueberries; 2 tablespoons mashed fresh strawberries; 1 teaspoon finely chopped crystallized ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup reduced-fat whipped topping; 4 ice cream waffle cones

Here's a simple summer dessert that appeals to both kids and adults. You can also assemble this in parfait glasses.

Ingredients

2 medium nectarines, chopped
1 cup whole small fresh strawberries
1 cup fresh blueberries
2 tablespoons mashed fresh strawberries
1 teaspoon finely chopped crystallized ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup reduced-fat whipped topping
4 ice cream waffle cones

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the nectarines, whole strawberries and blueberries. In another bowl, combine the mashed strawberries, ginger and cinnamon. Fold in whipped topping.
Fill each waffle cone with 1/4 cup fruit mixture; top with 2 tablespoons whipped topping mixture. Repeat layers. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 filled cone: 162 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 18mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Summertime Fruit Cones in Country Woman July/August 2006

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joedebfry

Jul 7, 2013

This is a beautiful, colorful, healthy dessert, but we didn't care for the fruit-whipped topping mixture. If I ever make this again, I'll use plain whipped topping.