Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (225g) pack soft cream cheese
- 250ml heavy whipped cream, stiffly beaten
- 180g granulated sugar
- 1 (570g) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 (280g) package frozen strawberries or raspberries, slightly thawed and chopped
- 1 (310g) can mandarin oranges, drained
- 60g chopped pecans
- 80g maraschino cherries, halved
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Start by mixing the cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
- Fold in the whipped cream gently to keep the mixture light and airy.
- Add the pineapple, strawberries (or raspberries), and mandarin oranges and mix to distribute the fruits evenly.
- Stir in the chopped pecans and maraschino cherries for a subtle crunch and a splash of color.
- Toss the banana slices with lemon juice to prevent browning, then fold them gently into the salad.
- Pour the mixture into a 23×33 cm dish, cover, and freeze for at least 240 minutes until firm.
- Let the salad sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute cream cheese with Neufchâtel cheese and heavy whipped cream with a light whipped cream or a vegan alternative. Can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg