Creamy Tropical Dessert (lighter recipe) Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
• 1 cup margarine, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup almonds, finely chopped
• 1 package (8 oz) reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained, 1 cup juice reserved
• 3 cups Cool Whip lite frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 2 cups miniature marshmallows
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 cup kiwifruit slices or strawberries, quartered