Best Easy Creamy Fruit Salad Recipes

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CREAM CHEESE FRUIT SALAD



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This creamy, satisfying summer salad or dessert is also a family favorite at Thanksgiving. My mother-in-law could be counted on to bring this dish to all our family functions.

Provided by Amy

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Apple Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
¼ cup white sugar, or to taste
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
3 bananas, peeled and sliced
1 (15.25 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (15.25 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
1 large Jonagold apple, peeled and chopped
½ cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and halved
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup golden raisins

Steps:

  • Beat the cream cheese and sugar together in a large bowl. On high speed, beat in the whipped topping. Fold in the bananas, pineapple, fruit cocktail, apple, and coconut. If desired, mix in the maraschino cherries, pecans, and raisins. Pour the salad into a serving bowl, and chill 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.5 calories, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 17.1 g, Sodium 111.3 mg, Sugar 45.9 g

MAKE-AHEAD CREAMY FRUIT SALAD



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We love fruit salads for our holiday dinners. I experimented and came up with this delicious medley-it reminds us of the tropics in the middle of winter! I sometimes add sliced bananas just before serving. Feel free to use your own favorite fruits. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup pina colada yogurt
3/4 cup Key lime yogurt
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 tablespoon Key lime juice
2 cups mandarin oranges, drained
1 can (15 ounces) peach halves in light syrup, drained and sliced
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup pitted dark sweet cherries, drained and halved
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the yogurts, whipped cream and lime juice. Gently fold in remaining ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

EASY CREAMY FRUIT SALAD



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Make and share this Easy Creamy Fruit Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (6 ounce) packages Jello Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
1 quart buttermilk
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip
1 (28 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
2 (14 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup nuts, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • With a wire whisk, combine and mix pudding and buttermilk; fold in the Cool Whip.
  • Fold in the fruits; add the nuts, and refrigerate.
  • The fruit salad keeps well in the refrigerator for several days.
  • You may try other fruits if you like such as cherries, pineapple, and coconut--they are also delicious.

QUICK AND CREAMY FRUIT SALAD



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 pound honeydew melon, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 (20-ounce) can pineapple rings in syrup, drained and cut into small wedges
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup cream of coconut
Pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Put the apples, melon, pineapple, dried cherries, yogurt, cream of coconut and salt in a large bowl and stir.

CREAMY FRUIT SALAD WITH YOGURT



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From Red Oak, Oklahoma, Lisa Dunn writes, "Kids can't wait to eat this refreshing salad...I know ours can't! It's healthy, simple to make and tastes great. Our family can't get enough of it."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (15 ounces) fruit cocktail
2 medium firm bananas, sliced
1 medium apple, diced
1 medium navel orange, peeled and sectioned
2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup (8 ounces) vanilla yogurt

Steps:

  • In a serving bowl, combine the fruit cocktail, bananas, apple and orange. Combine the pudding mix and yogurt until smooth. Add to fruit mixture; stir to coat. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts :

CREAMY FRUIT SALAD



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With crowd-pleasing fruits like apples, bananas and grapes plus crunchy pecans, this wonderful salad doesn't last long on potluck buffets. I never bring home leftovers - just an empty bowl. -Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup lemon juice, divided
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped or 2 cups whipped topping
6 medium red apples, diced
6 medium firm bananas, sliced
3 cups halved green grapes
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, combine orange and pineapple juices, sugar, egg and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. , When cool, fold in the whipped cream. In a large serving bowl, toss apples with remaining lemon juice. Add bananas and grapes. Add the dressing; stir to coat. Refrigerate. Fold in pecans just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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