"My daughter and I had eaten a cold fruit soup while on vacation. When we got home, we tried to create our own version-and wound up with this smoothie," jots Jeri Clayton of Sandy, Utah. "Everyone enjoys it."
Preparing Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Served Person: 3
vegan vegetarian white meat free gluten free red meat free shellfish free dairy free pescatarian
2 cups ice cubes
1 envelope whipped topping mix (dream whip)
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced pears undrained
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract optional
Directions
In a blender, combine all of the ingredients. Cover and process until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.
Yield: 3 servings.
Originally published as Pear Cooler in Country Woman May/June 2003, p41