Best Family Fruit Salad Recipes

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FAMILY FAVORITE 24 HOUR FRUIT SALAD



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This old-fashioned fruit salad can be made any time of year. Cool, creamy, and fluffy, you'd never guess it's made with canned fruit. The combination of fruit gives it a tropical feel. Sweet and creamy, the homemade custard is the perfect base for this fruit salad. Marshmallows soak all the goodness from the custard sauce....

Provided by Cecelia Anderson

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 can(s) Dole pineapple chunks in 100% pineapple juice drain and reserve 4 tablespoons of syrup (20 oz)
6 slightly beaten egg yolks (remember to separate egg yolk from whites) beat yolks with a fork
4 Tbsp sugar
4 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp butter or margarine (I always use Blue Bonnet margarine)
2 dash(es) salt
1 can(s) Delmonte 100% juice fruit cocktail, drained (15 oz)
1 can(s) Dole tropical mixed fruit in passion fruit, drained (15.25 oz)
4 c tiny marshmallows
2 c prepared Dream Whip topping (1 packet makes 2 cups see directions below)
INGREDIENTS FOR WHIPPED TOPPING
1 pkg Dream Whip
1/2 c cold milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Drain pineapple chunks in a colander over a small bowl and reserve 4 tablespoons of pineapple syrup.
  • 2. To make custard for fruit salad: In a small heavy saucepan, combine reserved pineapple syrup, egg yolks, sugar, vinegar, butter or margarine, and salt. *Note: as a rule, I used apple cider vinegar*
  • 3. Cook and stir over low heat, whisking or stirring constantly, for about 6 minutes or until the mixture thickens slightly and coats a metal spoon. It may take a little longer than 6 minutes, but when it coats the spoon it is ready. (Yes you will smell the vinegar, but don't worry, the custard will taste delicious). Cool to room temperature.
  • 4. In a 3 quart bowl, combine pineapple chunks, fruit cocktail, mixed fruit, and marshmallows.
  • 5. Pour custard over; mix fruit mixture gently. (I generally make this up in a glass rectangular baking pan.)
  • 6. In a large bowl, to make the whipped cream do the following: Mix 1 envelope of Dream Whip, 1/2 cup cold milk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat on low speed until blended. Then beat on high speed for 4 minutes until topping thickens and form peaks.
  • 7. Fold whipped cream into fruit mixture. Cover with some Saran Wrap and refrigerate 24 hours or overnight. Makes 10 to 12 servings.

FAMILY FRUIT SALAD



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Make and share this Family Fruit Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nana in the woods

Categories     Fruit

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (3 3/4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
1 1/2 cups milk
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (20 ounce) can chunk pineapple, drained
1 (16 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained

Steps:

  • Beat with mixer the pudding and milk for 2 minutes. Add cool whip, then fruits. This keeps for one week in the refrigerator.
  • Option: Add minature marshmallows, fresh grapes or bananas. Add just before serving.

FAMILY REUNION FRUIT SALAD



FAMILY REUNION FRUIT SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Fruit     Side

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 c. sugar
2 tbsp. flour
1 3/4 c. pineapple juice (from fruit cans)
3 eggs
1 box Accini De Pepe pasta
1 (9 oz.) container Cool Whip
2 can pineapple tidbits, drained
1 can crushed pineapple, drained
3 cans mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup coconut
1 cup mini marshmallows

Steps:

  • Cook pasta 15 minutes; drain and cool. Cook together and stir until thick the sugar, flour, pineapple juice and eggs. Cool. Mix pasta and sauce in large container, store in refrigerator overnight. The next day mix in the fruit,cool whip, coconut and marshmallows. Keep refrigerated.

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