Description
Creamy easy frozen fruit salad combines refreshing summer flavors with simple ingredients. Cold dessert charms guests with minimal preparation and delightful fruity sweetness you’ll savor until the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups frozen mixed fruit (473 ml)
- 1 cup whipped topping (236 ml)
- ½ cup vanilla yogurt (118 ml)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (59 ml)
- ¼ cup mini marshmallows (59 ml)
- ¼ cup shredded coconut (59 ml)
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (59 ml)
Instructions
- Fruit Preparation: Partially thaw frozen fruits, then chop into bite-sized pieces for optimal texture and distribution throughout the dessert.
- Creamy Base Creation: Whip together whipped topping, vanilla yogurt, and powdered sugar until smooth and well-integrated, creating a luxurious foundation for the fruit salad.
- Composition and Mixing: Gently fold chopped fruits into the creamy mixture, incorporating nuts, coconut, and mini marshmallows to add complexity and delightful textural contrasts.
- Molding and Freezing: Transfer the mixture into your chosen container – a loaf pan, baking dish, or individual serving cups – then cover securely with plastic wrap or foil and freeze for a minimum of two hours until fully set.
- Serving: Remove from freezer and allow to soften at room temperature for 5-10 minutes. Scoop or slice the dessert, revealing a frosty, fruit-packed treat that promises a refreshing and indulgent experience.
Notes
- Thaw Fruits Carefully: Let frozen fruits partially thaw to make chopping easier without turning mushy, ensuring clean cuts and maintaining fruit integrity.
- Whip Base Smoothly: Gently blend whipped topping and yogurt to create a uniform, creamy texture without overmixing, which can deflate the mixture.
- Balance Mix-Ins Strategically: Add nuts, coconut, or marshmallows sparingly to prevent overwhelming the delicate fruit flavor and maintain a balanced texture.
- Freeze Precisely: Allow minimum two hours of freezing time, but don’t exceed 4-5 hours to prevent excessive hardening, ensuring a soft, scoopable consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg