Mango-Pineapple Fool
Recipe from Family Circle

Indulge in a tropical treat with this low-calorie dessert. Fresh strawberries add to the fruity flavors of mango nectar and pineapple.


Mango-Pineapple Fool


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Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 1 hr
Servings: Makes 8 servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 2  teaspoons  unflavored gelatinOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  cups  mango nectarOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  fresh lemon juiceOn Sale
  • 2-1/2  cups  frozen light nondairy whipped topping, thawed*On Sale
  • 2  cups  fresh strawberries, hulledOn Sale
  • 1  can  (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, packed in juice, drained, reserving 8 chunks for garnishOn Sale
  • 4    whole fresh strawberries, garnishOn Sale

Directions
1.
Sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup of the mango nectar in small saucepan. Let stand until gelatin softens, 1 minute. Stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved, about 1 minute. Cool to room temperature. Stir in remaining 1 cup mango nectar. Pour into large bowl; refrigerate 10 minutes or until cool to the touch.
2.
Remove gelatin mixture from refrigerator. Add lemon juice; beat on medium speed 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly frothy. Fold in whipped topping. Chill for 15 minutes.
3.
Puree strawberries in food processor or blender. Add 3/4 cup of the pineapple chunks to strawberries; pulse until pineapple is coarsely chopped. Fold strawberry mixture into gelatin mixture. Return to refrigerator 15 minutes. Spoon fool mixture into 8 dessert glasses or pudding dishes. Cover each glass or dish, and chill until ready to serve.
4.
To serve, slice whole strawberries in half for garnish. Skewer a strawberry half and a pineapple chunk on each of 8 wooden picks. Use to garnish dessert. Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 102, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 4 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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