Ingredients
11 oz mandarin orange segments well drai, ned
8 oz crushed pineapple well drained
1 cup milk
1 package vanilla pudding and pie mix (instan, t, 4-serving size)
1 cup non-dairy whipped topping thawed
1/2 cup mounds sweetened coconut flakes
1 packaged crumb crust (6 oz)
OPTIONAL
1 additional whipped topping
1 coconut
Directions
1. Chop orange segments. Lightly press orange pieces and pineapple
between layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture.
2. In medium bowl, combine milk and pudding mix; stir well. Add
whipped topping, stir well. Add coconut, oranges and pineapple; stir
well. Pour into crust.
3. Cover; refrigerate until firm enough to cut, 6 hours or overnight.
Cover; store in refrigerator. Garnish with additional whipped topping
and coconut, if desired. 8 servings.
[Copyright 1995 Hershey Foods Corporation.] [Recipe may be reprinted
courtesy of the Hershey Kitchens.]
[Meal-Master format courtesy of Karen Mintzias]
Servings: 8 servings
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