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Creamy Fresh Fruit Salad: The Ultimate Summer Delight

This creamy fresh fruit salad is a vibrant and delicious dish perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Fruit
  • 2 cups Pineapple chunks fresh or canned
  • 1 cup Mandarin orange segments drained
  • 2 medium Bananas sliced
  • 1 cup Fresh strawberries hulled and halved
  • 1 cup Seedless red grapes halved if large
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream chilled
  • 1 cup Vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 4 oz Cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash the strawberries and grapes thoroughly under cool running water. Pat them dry gently with paper towels.
  2. Slice the ripe bananas into thick rounds and toss them with fresh lemon juice.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pineapple chunks, drained mandarin orange segments, halved strawberries, and red grapes.
  4. In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  5. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and continue beating until light and smooth.
  6. Mix in the vanilla Greek yogurt and separately whip the chilled heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form.
  7. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese and yogurt mixture.
  8. Pour the creamy dressing over the mixed fruit and gently fold everything together.
  9. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
  10. Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to select ripe but firm fruit for the best texture and flavor. Enjoy within two days for optimal taste.

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