Grandma's Chilled Fruit Delight
This nostalgic frozen fruit salad is a creamy, dreamy classic — perfect for potlucks, church suppers, or any family get-together. With a mix of sweet fruits, fluffy whipped cream, and a hint of crunch from pecans, it's a refreshing treat that never goes out of style.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whipped heavy cream
- 20 ounces crushed pineapple drained
- 10 ounces frozen strawberries or raspberries slightly thawed and chopped
- 11 ounces mandarin oranges drained
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped
- 1/3 cup maraschino cherries halved
- 2 ripe bananas sliced
- 1 lemon juiced
Instructions
- Beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth.
- Fold in the whipped heavy cream.
- Add the drained crushed pineapple, slightly thawed and chopped frozen strawberries or raspberries, and drained mandarin oranges.
- Mix in the chopped pecans and halved maraschino cherries.
- Toss the sliced bananas in the juice of 1 lemon to prevent browning, then fold them into the mixture.
- Spread the mixture into a 9x13-inch pan, cover, and freeze for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, let it sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes, then cut into squares.
Notes
If you're serving this for a party, garnish with a few extra maraschino cherries and a light dusting of powdered sugar. You can also make it ahead and keep it frozen for up to a week — just let it thaw a bit before slicing.
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