Tropical Fresh Fruit Salad

By rrxing

Ingredients

• 2 large bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 4 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 large cantaloupe melons, cut into cubes or balls
• 5 cups cubed fresh pineapple
• 3 cups halved fresh strawberries
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon rum extract, optional
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted
• 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

In a 4-qt. serving bowl, toss the bananas and lemon juice. Stir in the cantaloupe, pineapple and strawberries.

In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and extract if desired; beat until soft peaks form. Spoon over fruit. Sprinkle with coconut and almonds. Serve immediately.
Yield: 16-20 servings.