Frozen Daiquiri Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip
1 (6 ounce) can frozen daiquiri mix, thawed
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
1 (3 ounce) package chopped walnuts (optional)
3 drops green food coloring
Garnish
1 1 whole stemmed cherries or 1 whole peeled sliced kiwi fruit
mint leaves or mint sprig

Preparation

Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature.
With electric mixer, cream the softened cream cheese in a large bowl. Blend in thawed Cool Whip and daiquiri mix.
Stir in the drained pineapple and chopped walnuts, if used. Add green food coloring to achieve a pleasing pale green color.
Pack into a desired mold; a loaf pan works well. Freeze 4 hours or overnight. Take out 15-20 minutes before serving.
To serve: Unsold on an attractive patter. Garnish with whole strawberries, cherries or slices of kiwi. Add mint sprigs or leaves, if desired.