Frozen fruit salad is a refreshing and easy-to-make dish, perfect for a light dessert or a refreshing side dish. Here’s a simple recipe for frozen fruit salad:
Ingredients:
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup green grapes, halved
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained crushed pineapple, drained mandarin oranges, halved green and red grapes, mini marshmallows, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts if using.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gently fold the sour cream mixture into the fruit mixture until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Transfer the fruit salad mixture into a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking dish or a similar-sized container with a lid.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap or put the lid on, and place it in the freezer.
- Freeze the fruit salad for at least 4 hours or overnight until it’s firm.
- Before serving, remove the frozen fruit salad from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly.
- Scoop the frozen fruit salad into individual servings and enjoy!
Feel free to customize this recipe by adding other fruits like strawberries, blueberries, or kiwi, based on your preferences. The frozen fruit salad is a versatile dish that you can adapt to include your favorite fruits and nuts.