24 Hour Fruit Salad Recipe

This vibrant and refreshing 24-hour fruit salad is a crowd-pleaser perfect for potlucks, picnics, and summer gatherings! Made with a creamy, dreamy base and bursting with fresh fruit, this recipe is surprisingly easy and makes a HUGE batch. Prepare it the day before and let the flavors meld for an unforgettable taste experience.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 1470 mins
Calories 212.9 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 24 Hour Fruit Salad

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How to Make 24 Hour Fruit Salad

  1. Cook 1 pound of macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain, rinse thoroughly under cold water, and set aside to cool completely.
  2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together ½ cup fruit cocktail juice, ¼ cup lemon juice, 2 cups pineapple juice, 2 large eggs, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens to a creamy consistency (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat.
  4. Pour the thickened mixture over the cooled macaroni. Stir gently to combine. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 8 hours).
  5. The next day, gently fold in 1 (20 ounce) can of pineapple tidbits (drained), 1 (20 ounce) can of fruit cocktail (drained), 1 (8 ounce) container of Cool Whip, and 1 cup of mini marshmallows.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and the salad to chill.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

110g

Fat

11g

Carbs

14g