Reviewed: Feb. 4, 2004

I will definitely be making this again. I took suggestions from other people - used less coconut, less whipped topping, substituted sour cream for milk, added some pineapple juice, more fruit, and added green grapes. I realized after serving that I had forgotten the cherries, but that didn't matter in the least. It was gone in a matter of minutes.

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ANGELA

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Reviewed: Feb. 3, 2004

Very tasty as a light summer dessert or snack. I like the fluffy texture of the cool whip and the marshmallows. Make sure to drain the fruit really well or it can get runny.

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THEGENIUS

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Reviewed: Jan. 22, 2004

This stuff is just delicious! i absolutely love it and so does my family! it's a great way to sneak in some fruit. I toss in any fruit i have around, but my favorite additions is crushed toasted pecans! WOW! this recipe even tastes better the next day.

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MWSEABRITE

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Reviewed: Jan. 21, 2004

This is a great standby. It works for everything and is always good with or without the coconut.

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CHER

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Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2003

EVERYONE LOVED THIS!! Took suggestions and substituted sour cream for milk; reduced coconut to 1 1/4 cups; added Pistachio instant pudding to whipped topping; and added 1 to 1 1/2 cups of slices almonds. Definitely will add this to our holiday menu.

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KIM PHILLIPS

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Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2003

To Sweet for me .

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SEE NU

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Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2003

Excellent, big hit with everyone.

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IVYELAINE

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Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2003

This was a great recipe. I used the advise of other raters and added a box of pistachio pudding to the mixture.. It was great.. I also added some chopped apples and grapes to it to give it more texture.. Thanks for the recipe Didi!

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MAMAOFDRE

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Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2003

Thanks that this base recipe is available - and many thanks for all of the reviews and comments - I prepared this recipe from the base recipe, but made alterations via the advice of numerous reviewers - i.e., doubled fruit, low fat whipped topping, sour cream vs. milk, apples, grapes, peaches, and no coconut ...... great dish!

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DIVERSIFIEDDAME

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Reviewed: Nov. 15, 2003

I doubled the recipe and made this for thirty people at a baby shower - it was a huge hit! There were NO leftovers! I took the advice of many other reviewers added pecans and apples (with skins - but no celery!), added red and green grapes, used less cool whip, used low fat cool whip, strained the canned fruit overnight, added a large box of pistachio instant pudding to the whipped topping and substituted sour cream for the milk - made it very thick and creamy, not runny at all, and the colors of the fruit looked great - together it was a perfect combination! I tossed it lightly with my hands and it was so simple. You can't go wrong with this recipe - add any fresh fruit you want!

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ECS

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Reviewed: Sep. 3, 2003

I served this on a buffet and it was wonderful. I used colored-flavored marshmallows which made it very pretty as well as very good. I would serve this again.

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JMCWHORTER

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Reviewed: Aug. 10, 2003

Added a box of instant pistachio pudding, as others suggested. That helped. However, way too much whipped cream stuff and not enough fruit. Made it nearly tasteless. I added more pineapple (used an entire 15 oz. can) and a can of apricots, diced (that's all I had in the cabinet). I wasn't keen about it, but people at the barbeque seemed to like it and some even had seconds.

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Robbie Rice

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Reviewed: Aug. 9, 2003

This was soooooo good. I added one box of pistacchio pudding mix and 1/2 cup walnuts and a handful of whole green grapes. Everyone at the party was raving about my fruit salad. Others were happy there was no sour cream in it. Thanks for the recipe. It's a keeper.

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MIAELAINE

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Reviewed: Aug. 3, 2003

This is one of my favorite dessert-snacks. I like it with less Cool Whip though, so I usually double the fruit and keep the rest the same. Still good with fat free Cool Whip too.

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RMAXIM

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Reviewed: Jul. 24, 2003

This was good, but really sweet. Next time I'll either cut back on the cool-whip or use some sour cream with the cool-whip. I also added cut fresh strawberries.

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JUSCOLORADO

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Reviewed: Jul. 13, 2003

Amazing stuff. I made it for a few friends at a barbeque and they loved it. I did add some other kinds of fruit (grapes and apples). Can't wait to make again. Thanks.

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TchrJrHi

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Reviewed: Jun. 19, 2003

This was a great recipe...I added fresh grapes sliced and diced apples and like someone had suggested I added instant pistachio pudding to the whip topping...My husband loved it!!

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Reviewed: Jun. 6, 2003

Excellent recipe. Everyone LOVED this!!! I made this twice in the last week. The first time I made it with strawberry Cool Whip and used two cans of mandarin oranges. It was really good (a little too much coconut though). The second time I made it I used regular Cool Whip but added a box of instant pistachio pudding to the Cool Whip and then added the rest of the stuff, still using two cans of mandarin oranges. I only used about 1 1/4 cups of coconut this time. Everyone raved about this recipe with the pistachio pudding in it. I will definitely make it this way from now on. Thanks for the recipe Didi!!! :-)

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Reviewed: Jun. 4, 2003

Excellent! I have made this 2 times. Once for a catering job of 75 people. Everyone loved it! I also made it for a Memorial Day cookout. Before adding the coconut I put some to the side for people who do not like coconut. Everyone enjoyed it, both kinds. Will make again.

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Reviewed: May 31, 2003

Delicious! It seemed like it had a little too much whipped topping, so next time I'll try reducing it to 3 cups instead of 3 1/2 cups.

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