Frozen Daiquiri Salad

Mmmm...this is so good! Rich and tangy to taste, beautiful to look at. While I love it as a salad, I have also used it for a refreshing summer dessert. My niece, Carrie, shared this recipe with me and I bless her for it. Cooking time is actually freezing time.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip
• 1 (6 ounce) can  frozen  daiquiri mix, thawed
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
• 1 (3 ounce) package  chopped walnuts (optional)
• 3  drops  green food coloring

• Garnish

• 1  whole strawberries or 1  whole stemmed cherries or 1  whole peeled sliced kiwi fruit
•  mint leaves or  mint sprig

Directions

1. Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature.
2. With electric mixer, cream the softened cream cheese in a large bowl. Blend in thawed Cool Whip and daiquiri mix.
3. Stir in the drained pineapple and chopped walnuts, if used. Add green food coloring to achieve a pleasing pale green color.
4. Pack into a desired mold; a loaf pan works well. Freeze 4 hours or overnight. Take out 15-20 minutes before serving.
5. To serve: Unsold on an attractive patter. Garnish with whole strawberries, cherries or slices of kiwi. Add mint sprigs or leaves, if desired.