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Here’s a refreshing and nostalgic recipe for Frozen Fruit Salad—a creamy, sweet, and fruity dish that’s perfect for summer picnics, holiday dinners, or as a cool treat on a warm day! 🍓🍍
Frozen Fruit Salad 🍒🥭❄️
Ingredients 📝
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 🧀
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained 🍍
- 1 cup chopped strawberries 🍓
- 1 cup seedless grapes, halved 🍇
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped 🍒
- 1 cup mandarin oranges, drained 🧡
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) 🌰
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped (or 1 container Cool Whip) 🥛
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut (optional, for topping) 🥥
Instructions 👩🍳
1. Prepare the Creamy Base 🥄
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
2. Combine the Fruits 🍍🍒
- Gently fold in the crushed pineapple, chopped strawberries, grapes, maraschino cherries, and mandarin oranges.
- If using, stir in the chopped pecans for an extra crunch.
3. Add the Whipped Cream 🍦
- Carefully fold the whipped cream (or Cool Whip) into the fruit mixture until evenly combined.
- Be gentle to maintain the fluffy texture.
4. Freeze the Salad ❄️
- Spoon the mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish, individual molds, or muffin cups lined with cupcake liners for easy serving.
- Sprinkle with shredded coconut if desired.
- Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for 4–6 hours, or until firm.
5. Serve and Enjoy 🍽️
- Let the salad sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before serving to soften slightly.
- Slice into squares or serve as individual portions.
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