Scrumptious La Bohème Fruit and Nut Fantasy Recipe Video

Directions MAKING 1) In a large bowl combine the fruit, cookies , nuts and candy. Cover with plastic wrap and reserve in a cool dry place for up to 2 months.

Just before serving combine the mixture with the orange juice and liqueur.

SERVING 3) Serve in festive glasses topped with whipped cream, if you like.

TIPS 4) You’re going to love this a wildly flavorful concoction of dried fruits, nuts, bits of bittersweet and milk chocolate and other chopped goodies, which makes wonderful use of all sorts of leftovers from Halloween candy to cookies that were crushed in the box. There’s almost nothing that doesn’t work wonderfully in this recipe.

Although frequently served in private homes in Italy, this delicious no-cook dessert isn’t usually available in restaurants so few Americans have ever tasted it.

The dry ingredients can be combined and stored in a plastic bag for months. When you’re ready to serve it just add a little fruit juice and liqueur to moisten the mixture and meld all the delicious flavors.