frozen fruit salad

Here’s a simple, classic Frozen Fruit Salad recipe — creamy, fruity, lightly sweet, and perfect to make ahead!

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❄️ Frozen Fruit Salad (Classic Recipe)

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream (or 1 tub whipped topping)

• 2 tbsp sugar (optional, to taste)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained

• 1 cup strawberries, chopped

• 1 cup bananas, sliced

• 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional but traditional)

• ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

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Instructions

1. Prepare the cream base

   • Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.

   • (If using whipped topping, skip the whipping.)

2. Combine fruit

   • Gently fold in all fruit, marshmallows, and nuts.

3. Freeze

   • Pour mixture into a loaf pan or 8×8 dish lined with parchment or plastic wrap.

   • Smooth the top and cover tightly.

   • Freeze at least 4 hours, or until firm.

4. Serve

   • Let stand at room temperature for 10–15 minutes to soften slightly.

   • Slice or scoop and serve cold.

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⭐ Tips & Variations

• Cream cheese version: Add 4 oz softened cream cheese to make it richer.

• Pink style: Stir in 2–3 tbsp maraschino cherry juice.

• Healthier: Use Greek yogurt instead of whipped cream.

• Fruits that freeze best: pineapple, berries, mango, peach, cherries. Avoid melons (turn mushy).

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If you want, I can tailor this to dietary needs (sugar-free, dairy-free, high-protein, etc.) or give a party-sized version!