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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains, Fruits			1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	pk	(4-serving size) instant vanilla pudding (ingredients for pudding)
1	ts	Lemon zest
1	tb	Lemon juice
1/2	ts	Coconut or almond extract
1	cn	(8 oz.) pineapple tidbits in juice; drained
1	c	Assorted sliced fresh fruit
1/4	c	Mini marshmallows or flaked coconut

INSTRUCTIONS

Notes: By Patricia A. Miller, Lehighton. The Times News, PA
Make pudding according to package directions in bowl. Stir in lemon zest,
lemon juice and coconut extract. Reserve 1/4 cup pudding for topping. Spoon
remaining pudding equally into dessert bowls. Combine remaining ingredients
in bowl. Spoon on top of pudding. Top with reserved pudding. Makes 4
servings.
Posted to recipelu-digest by ncanty@juno.com (Nadia I Canty) on Mar 9, 1998

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