Here’s a nostalgic, creamy Nana’s Frozen Fruit Salad — sweet, fluffy, and perfect for holidays, potlucks, or summer gatherings 🍒🍍
🍨 Nana’s Frozen Fruit Salad
Ingredients (Serves 8–10)
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, well drained
- 1 (15 oz) can fruit cocktail, well drained
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- ½ cup maraschino cherries, drained & chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cream the base
Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and fluffy. - Fold in whipped topping
Gently fold in whipped topping until combined. - Add fruit & mix-ins
Stir in well-drained pineapple, fruit cocktail, marshmallows, nuts, and cherries. - Freeze
Spread into a 9×9 dish or loaf pan lined with plastic wrap.
Cover and freeze at least 4–6 hours, or overnight. - Serve
Let sit at room temperature 10–15 minutes before slicing into squares.
Tips for Best Texture
- Drain fruit very well to prevent iciness.
- Pat fruit dry with paper towels if needed.
- For easier slicing, dip knife in warm water.
Variations
- Add shredded coconut.
- Swap fruit cocktail for chopped peaches and mandarin oranges.
- Use homemade whipped cream instead of whipped topping for a fresher taste.
If you’d like, I can also give you a lighter version or one with sweetened condensed milk (extra creamy and old-school!).
