FRUITY CRANBERRY PUNCH

Fruity Cranberry Punch image

The women's group from our church has held its Christmas potluck at my home for more than 20 years. I never fail to serve this rich and creamy fruit punch...everyone enjoys it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield about 7 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 cups cranberry juice, chilled
4 cups pineapple juice, chilled
2 cups sugar, divided
1 to 2 teaspoons almond extract
1/2 gallon strawberry ice cream, softened
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 liter ginger ale, chilled

Steps:

In a large punch bowl, combine juices, 1-1/2 cups sugar, almond extract and ice cream. Refrigerate until serving. , Just before serving, beat cream in a bowl. Gradually add the remaining sugar, beat until soft peaks form. Whisk gently into chilled juice mixture. Add ginger ale. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 33mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.