Ingredients
1 tube (18 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced3 kiwifruit, peeled, halved and sliced1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1/2 cup blueberries or halved red grapes
Preparation
Cut dough into three pieces: 6-1/2 in., 2 in. and 1-1/2 in. long. On a greased baking sheet, pat or roll the 6-1/2-in. piece into an oval, about 1/3 in. thick, for fish’s body. (See diagrams above right for dimensions.)
On a lightly floured surface, roll the 2-in. piece into the circle; cut in half. Position the half circles at the end of body for tail; press to seal edges. Roll the remaining piece into a square; cut in half diagonally. Place the triangles above and below body for fins; press to seal edges.
Bake at 350° for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before carefully removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Transfer fish to a serving platter. With a sharp knife, cut out a small triangle for mouth. Spread cream cheese mixture over entire fish. Arrange fruit as shown in photo. Refrigerate until serving.
