How to Make Cream Cheese Fruit Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and refreshing fruit salad recipe that's perfect for any occasion, then this Cream Cheese Fruit Salad is the way to go. This salad is a combination of fresh fruits, a creamy and sweet cream cheese dressing, and a hint of vanilla. It's a perfect side dish for a summer barbecue, potluck, or even a holiday gathering.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it's incredibly versatile. You can use any combination of fruits that you like, making it ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup white sugar, or to taste
  • 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
  • 3 bananas, peeled and sliced
  • 1 large Jonagold apple, peeled and chopped
  • ½ cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • ½ cup chopped pecans (Optional)
  • ½ cup golden raisins (Optional)
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and halved (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Beat cream cheese and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Mix in whipped topping on high speed until incorporated. Fold in pineapple, fruit cocktail, bananas, apple, coconut, pecans, raisins, and cherries. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Nutrition

    486 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 111mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 61g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 46g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 54mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 486mg