Creamy Fruit Salad with Fresh Berries and Tropical Flavors Recipe
A vibrant and creamy fruit salad that combines canned tropical fruits with fresh berries and kiwi, all mixed in a luscious blend of sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, and Cool Whip. Perfectly chilled, this refreshing dessert is easy to prepare and great for parties, potlucks, or a healthy treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) fruit cocktail, drained (chunky tropical style recommended)
- 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 2 large bananas, sliced
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
Dressings and Mix-ins
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 1 package (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, combine the Cool Whip, sweetened condensed milk, and sour cream. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended, creating a creamy base for the fruit salad.
- Add canned fruits and bananas: Gently fold the drained fruit cocktail, drained crushed pineapple, cherry pie filling, and sliced bananas into the creamy mixture, ensuring the fruits are evenly coated without mashing.
- Incorporate fresh fruits: If using fresh strawberries, blueberries, and kiwi, add them now. Gently fold these fresh fruits into the mixture to evenly distribute without bruising.
- Chill the salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld and the salad to firm up slightly.
- Serve: After chilling, serve the fruit salad cold. Enjoy this creamy, fruity treat as a dessert or side dish.
Notes
- For best texture, add fresh fruits just before chilling to prevent them from becoming mushy.
- Ensure all canned fruits are well drained to avoid excess liquid in the salad.
- Feel free to substitute or add other fresh seasonal fruits according to preference.
- This salad is best served within 24 hours for optimal freshness.
Keywords: fruit salad, creamy fruit salad, no-bake dessert, summer dessert, easy fruit salad
