Nana’s Frozen Fruit Salad 🍍🍒❄️
A creamy, nostalgic vintage dessert with juicy fruit, fluffy marshmallows, and a hint of citrus—perfect for potlucks or hot summer days!
⏰ Prep Time: 15 mins | ❄️ Freeze Time: 6+ hours | 🍴 Servings: 10
📝 Ingredients
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1 can (20 oz/565g) crushed pineapple, drained (reserve ¼ cup juice)
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1 can (15 oz/425g) mandarin oranges, drained
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1 cup (150g) maraschino cherries, halved
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1 cup (120g) mini marshmallows
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1 cup (140g) red seedless grapes, halved
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1 banana, sliced (tossed in 1 tsp lemon juice to prevent browning)
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1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
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½ cup (120g) sour cream
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2 tbsp powdered sugar
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1 tbsp lemon juice
📌 Instructions
1️⃣ Mix Fruit & Marshmallows:
In a large bowl, combine pineapple, oranges, cherries, marshmallows, grapes, and banana.
2️⃣ Make the Creamy Base:
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Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff.
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Fold in sour cream, reserved pineapple juice, and lemon juice.
3️⃣ Combine & Freeze:
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Gently fold cream mixture into fruit. Pour into a 9×5-inch loaf pan (or airtight container).
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Cover with plastic wrap and freeze 6+ hours/overnight.
4️⃣ Serve:
Let thaw 10 mins before slicing. Garnish with extra cherries or mint.
💡 Tips & Variations:
✅ Lighter version: Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream + cool whip instead of heavy cream.
✅ Add-ins: Chopped pecans, shredded coconut, or canned peaches.
✅ No marshmallows? Swap with whipped topping or omit.
✅ Make ahead: Keeps for 2 weeks in the freezer!
This old-school frozen salad is sweet, creamy, and refreshing—just like Nana used to make! Let me know if you try it. 😊🍍
(P.S. For a boozy twist, add 2 tbsp coconut rum to the cream mix!)