Delicious Fruit Salad Recipe
Filipino Fruit Salad is a beloved dessert that’s creamy, sweet, and bursting with fruity flavors. Perfect for holidays, parties, or everyday indulgence, this easy-to-make treat combines juicy fruits with rich cream for an irresistible dessert that everyone loves.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Quick & Easy – No baking required! Just mix and chill.
✅ Crowd-Pleasing – A favorite at fiestas, Christmas, and family gatherings.
✅ Customizable – Use your favorite fruits or whatever’s in season.
✅ Perfect Make-Ahead Dessert – Tastes even better when chilled overnight!
Key Ingredients
- Canned Fruit Cocktail – The classic base (pineapple, peaches, cherries, etc.).
- Fresh Fruits (Optional) – Add mangoes, bananas, apples, or grapes for extra freshness.
- All-Purpose Cream & Condensed Milk – Creates the lusciously sweet, creamy sauce.
- Cheese (Optional) – Some add cheddar for a salty-sweet contrast.
- Kaong (Palm Fruit) or Nata de Coco – For extra texture (optional).
Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Drain the fruits well to prevent a watery salad.
2️⃣ Mix cream and condensed milk until smooth, adjusting sweetness to taste.
3️⃣ Combine with fruits (and cheese, if using) in a large bowl.
4️⃣ Chill for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to let flavors meld.
Serving Tips
🍽 Best served cold – The cream thickens when chilled.
🎄 Great for Noche Buena – A must-have during Filipino Christmas!
🍹 Pair with leche flan or halo-halo for an ultimate dessert spread.
Variations
- Add Graham Crackers – For a fruit salad float twist.
- Use Coconut Cream (Gata) – For a tropical flavor.
- Make It Boozy – A splash of rum or brandy for adults!
Try this easy, creamy Fruit Salad recipe today—it’s a foolproof dessert that’s always a hit! Perfect for potlucks, birthdays, and holiday feasts. Enjoy! 🍍🥛🍒
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Description
Fruit salad is quite popular in the Philippines because it is simple, easy to prepare, and extremely delicious. Fruit salad is frequently served during the holiday season. It is a popular comfort food due to its sweetness and creaminess. Our recipe is super simple to make; try it at home and we'll make sure it's delicious! Enjoy!
Ingredients
Instructions
Put the fruit cocktail, kaong, and nata de coco in a colander and drain the liquid out. Set it aside and let it rest for 10 minutes.
Transfer them to the mixing bowl. Add the thick cream and mix thoroughly.
Add the condensed milk and mix again until well combined.
Put them into a salad cup, preferably with a lid, or use a large container with a lid.
Put it in the fridge for at least 2 hours, and it is ready to serve.
Share and enjoy the food!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 452kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 22.9g36%
- Saturated Fat 14.5g73%
- Cholesterol 11mg4%
- Sodium 67mg3%
- Potassium 120mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 53.1g18%
- Dietary Fiber 1.8g8%
- Sugars 38.6g
- Protein 3.3g7%
- Calcium 7 mg
- Iron 2 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
