Description
Nana’s Frozen Fruit Salad is a delightful make-ahead dessert that combines creamy goodness with a medley of fruits, nuts, and a hint of sweetness. Perfect for hot summer days or special occasions, this frozen fruit salad will impress your guests with its refreshing flavors and creamy texture.
Ingredients
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Creamy Base:
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Fruits and Nuts:
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained well
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen strawberries or raspberries, slightly thawed and chopped
- 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup maraschino cherries, halved
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare Creamy Base: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Whip Cream: Gently fold in the whipped cream until well combined.
- Add Fruits: Fold in the drained pineapple, strawberries, and mandarin oranges.
- Include Nuts and Cherries: Mix in the pecans and maraschino cherries.
- Prepare Bananas: Toss banana slices in lemon juice and fold into the mixture.
- Freeze: Spread the mixture in a pan, freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
- Serve: Thaw for 10-15 minutes, cut into squares, and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe can be easily customized with your favorite fruits and nuts.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Nana's Frozen Fruit Salad, fruit salad recipe, frozen dessert, make-ahead dessert, creamy fruit salad
