PINEAPPLE MINT DESSERT
This is a great tasting recipe - my sister who claims not to be a great cook (I beg to differ) she is the middle child - with a Charlie Brown complex- and she says I'm just like "Lucy" she is probably right- but all in all she is a great cook and makes this recipe for all our family get-togethers. It is very creamy and has just...
Provided by Pat Duran
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. Crust: Combine flour,nuts and brown sugar in a medium bowl; cut is the butter until fine crumbs form. Press into a 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake at 400^ for 12-15 minutes. Remove from oven to cool on wire rack. --- Filling: In a small bowl combine the 2/3 c.evaporated milk and 1/8 teas. peppermint extract and place in freezer until crystals start to appear.Beat till thick. Set aside in refrigerator until needed. Drain the pineapple into a saucepan and bring juice just to the boiling point. Remove from heat and add dry jello, stirring until dissolved. Cool. Cream the sugar and cream cheese together- blend this into the jello mixture. Stir in drained pineapple. Chill till thick but not set. Take chilled evaporated milk and extract from refrigerator. Fold into pineapple-cheese mixture. Spoon over crust. Refrigerate and prepare glaze. --- Glaze: In a small saucepan melt chips and milk over low heat, while constantly stirring. Add butter and extract. Pour over filling evenly. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. ENJOY!
PINEAPPLE AND MINT INFUSED WATER
This pineapple and mint water is like a tropical cocktail but without the sticky-sweet taste. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a large glass carafe or pitcher. Cover and refrigerate 12-24 hours. Strain before serving.
Nutrition Facts :
PINEAPPLE-MINT DAIQUIRIS
Take a trip to the tropics. The fresh juice is also excellent without rum.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Entertaining Cocktail Party Ideas
Time P1DT2h
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring pineapples, 2 cups water, and sugar to a boil in a large pot. Cover; simmer until fruit is tender, 5 minutes. Let cool slightly, then puree, in batches, in a blender. Strain into a bowl; let cool 1 hour. Use a muddler to crush mint in a large pitcher. Stir in pineapple juice; refrigerate overnight. Strain out mint, if desired. Add rum and lemon juice. Pour into ice-filled glasses, garnish with chopped mint and sprigs, and serve.
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