Best Make Ahead Creamy Fruit Salad Recipes

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CREAMY OVERNIGHT FRUIT SALAD



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Here's a delightful make-ahead salad that serves eight. With marshmallows in the mix, kids will gobble it up! Make it your way with the variation below.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 12h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
3/4 cup whipping cream
1 can (15 oz) pitted dark sweet cherries in syrup, drained
2 cans (20 oz each) pineapple chunks in juice, drained, 2 tablespoons juice reserved
3 seedless oranges, peeled, cut into small chunks
1 cup miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • In 1-quart saucepan, mix all dressing ingredients except whipping cream. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly; cool.
  • In chilled medium deep bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on low speed until mixture begins to thicken. Increase speed to high and beat until stiff peaks form. Fold in cooled egg mixture.
  • In large glass or plastic bowl, gently toss salad ingredients and dressing. Cover; refrigerate at least 12 hours to blend flavors but no longer than 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (About 1 Cup), Sodium 40 mg, Sugar 27 g, TransFat 1/2 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.

CREAMY FRUIT SALAD I



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This is a sweet, creamy recipe that has been handed down in my family. We always have it at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Provided by Annelle

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (15.25 ounce) cans fruit cocktail, drained
3 large bananas, peeled and sliced
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, halved
½ pint heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine fruit cocktail, bananas and cherries. Reserve 3 slices of banana and 1 cherry for garnish.
  • In a mixing bowl, whip the cream to soft peaks with an electric mixer. Add sugar and vanilla, and whip to combine.
  • Fold the whipped cream into the fruit. Garnish with a fan of banana slices. Place cherry at the bottom of the banana fan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 27.2 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 12.4 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

CREAMY CRANBERRY SALAD



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One of my piano students taught me the perfect lesson in holiday recipes: this fresh cranberry salad. The keys are tangy fruit, fluffy marshmallows and crunchy nuts. -Alexandra Lypecky, Dearborn, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups fresh or thawed frozen cranberries, chopped
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 medium apple, chopped
2/3 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix first 6 ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., To serve, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream and walnuts into cranberry mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

OVERNIGHT FRUIT SALAD



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I first tasted this rich, old-fashioned fruit salad at my wedding reception many years ago. The ladies who did the cooking wouldn't share the recipe at the time, but I eventually got it. I've made it for many meals, and our daughters copied the recipe when they married. -Eileen Duffeck, Lena, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups green grapes
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
2 medium firm bananas, sliced
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a double boiler over medium heat, cook and stir eggs, sugar and vinegar until mixture is thickened and reaches 160°. Remove from the heat; stir in butter. Cool. , In a large serving bowl, combine grapes, marshmallows, pineapple, oranges and bananas; add cooled dressing and stir to coat. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Just before serving, fold in whipped cream and pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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