Quick & Easy Frozen Fruit Salad Recipe
A creamy, fluffy frozen dessert salad loaded with sweet fruit, mini marshmallows, and an optional crunch of pecans. Easy to prep, perfect to make ahead, and sliceable straight from the freezer.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 8 ounces whipped topping thawed
- 1 20-ounce can pineapple chunks, drained and patted dry
- 1 15-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained and patted dry
- 1 10-ounce jar maraschino cherries, drained, chopped, and blotted dry
- 1½ cups mini marshmallows
- ½ cup chopped pecans optional
Instructions
- Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan (or an 8×8-inch pan) with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy lifting.
- Drain all fruit very well. Spread on paper towels and pat dry to remove excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Mix in sour cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Beat until creamy and well combined.
- Add whipped topping and fold gently until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Fold in dried fruit, marshmallows, and pecans (if using).
- Spread mixture into the prepared pan. Smooth the top and press plastic wrap directly onto the surface. Cover tightly.
- Freeze at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
- Lift out using parchment overhang. Let sit 8 to 12 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
The drier the fruit, the creamier the final texture. Don’t rush the draining step.
For clean slices, warm a knife under hot water and wipe dry between cuts.
If you’d rather scoop it, freeze in a shallow dish and let it soften slightly before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gSugar: 22g