Recipe of the Day: Creamy Coconut Fruit Salad

CREAMY COCONUT FRUIT SALAD

One 15-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained

1 1/2 cups diced fresh pineapple

1 cup seedless red grapes, halved

One 15.25-ounce can apricots, drained and diced

2 cups miniature marshmallows

1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

3/4 cup sour cream, kept very cold

1/2 teaspoon coconut extract

2 tablespoons sugar

1. Combine the oranges, pineapple, grapes, apricots, marshmallows and coconut in a large bowl.

2. Using a very cold whisk and a very cold, large bowl, whip the sour cream, coconut extract and sugar until fluffy.

3. Fold the fruit mixture into the sour cream mixture. Chill for at least 2 hours in the fridge and serve cold. Makes 6 servings.

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This story was originally published December 15, 2015 at 6:39 AM.