Description
Refreshing summer dreams come alive with this magical Frozen Fruit Salad, blending creamy yogurt and sweet seasonal fruits into a delightful chilled treat. Cool spoons will dive into this irresistible dessert that you cannot resist savoring on warm afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 2 cups (about 280 grams) frozen mixed fruit (pineapple, strawberries, peaches, and mango)
Dairy and Cream:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whipped topping
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) vanilla yogurt
Optional Toppings and Sweeteners:
- ¼ cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
- ¼ cup (30 grams) chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
- ¼ cup (20 grams) shredded coconut
- ¼ cup (40 grams) mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Prepare the frozen fruit by allowing it to slightly thaw, then carefully chop into uniform, bite-sized morsels to ensure even distribution throughout the dessert.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whisk together the whipped topping, creamy vanilla yogurt, and optional powdered sugar until the mixture transforms into a silky, smooth consistency.
- Delicately incorporate the prepared frozen fruit into the velvety base, using gentle folding motions to maintain the mixture’s light texture.
- Enhance the salad with optional crunchy nuts, tropical coconut flakes, and fluffy mini marshmallows, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Select your preferred serving vessel – whether a classic loaf pan, rectangular baking dish, or individual dessert cups – and carefully transfer the fruity mixture.
- Securely cover the container with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, creating an airtight seal to prevent freezer burn.
- Place the dessert in the freezer and allow it to set completely, typically requiring a minimum of 2 hours to achieve the perfect frosty consistency.
- When ready to serve, remove the frozen fruit salad from the freezer and let it rest at room temperature for 5-10 minutes, allowing it to soften slightly and become more scoopable.
- Serve the chilled dessert by either scooping with a spoon or slicing into neat portions, then garnish as desired and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Choose ripe, high-quality frozen fruits for the most vibrant flavor and best texture in your salad.
- For a dairy-free version, swap whipped topping and yogurt with coconut cream or almond-based alternatives.
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting powdered sugar or using honey as a natural replacement.
- Prevent fruit from sinking by lightly coating frozen pieces in a thin layer of powdered sugar before folding into the mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg