Coconut-Cream Clouds Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese -- softened ,
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ,
• ¾ cup coconut snow ,
• ¼ cup cream of coconut ,
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice ,
• 2 cups whipping cream ,
• fresh fruit for garnish, such as ,
• strawberries or kiwi fruit ,
• toasted coconut (optional)

How to make Coconut-Cream Clouds

1. In large bowl of electric mixer or food processor fitted with steel blade, beat together cream cheese and vanilla.
2. , 2. Beat in coconut snow, cream of coconut (stir well before adding), and lemon juice.
3. , 3. In another bowl, whip cream until it forms soft peaks.
4. Fold into cream cheese mixture.
5. , 4. Divide mixture among 6 to 8 souffle dishes, dessert cups, stemmed glasses, or charlotte molds.
6. Refrigerate 1 hour or longer.
7. , 5. Garnish with fresh fruit, and toasted coconut, if desired.
8. , Serves 6 to 8. , * Timesaver Tip: Dessert can be made up to a day ahead.