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Frozen Fruit Salad Dessert Recipe

This irresistible Frozen Fruit Salad Dessert is a crowd-pleaser perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or church events! Imagine a delightful blend of creamy cream cheese, juicy pineapple, sweet oranges, and tart cherries, all swirled together with fluffy marshmallows and whipped topping. Then, picture it frozen to perfection, creating a refreshing and unique dessert experience. While it requires some advance prep time to freeze, the rave reviews make it worth the wait! Serve it as a refreshing salad or a delightful frozen dessert – either way, it's a guaranteed hit.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 240 mins
Calories 203 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
Frozen Fruit Salad Dessert

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Frozen Fruit Salad Dessert

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How to Make Frozen Fruit Salad Dessert

  1. Drain 20 ounces can of pitted dark sweet cherries, reserving 1/4 cup of the juice.
  2. Set aside the drained cherries.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, 20 ounces of crushed pineapple (drained), and the reserved 1/4 cup cherry juice.
  4. Mix on medium speed with an electric mixer for 3-4 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  5. Stir in 10 ounces of mandarin oranges (drained), the drained cherries, and 2 tablespoons of additional cherry juice (if needed for desired consistency).
  6. Gently fold in 10 ounces of mini marshmallows and 8 ounces of whipped topping.
  7. Spread the mixture evenly in a greased 13x9x2 inch baking pan.
  8. Freeze for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, until completely set.
  9. Let thaw for at least 1-2 hours at room temperature before serving to allow the flavors to fully develop.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

103g

Fat

25g

Carbs

10g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation For Large Groups Desserts Salads Fruit Frozen Desserts Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less