This Creamy Fruit Salad is full of sweet and tart fruits that are covered in a smooth sweet cream. This tasty dish is perfect as a side dish or dessert that everyone will love.
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Recipe Details
I love this fruit salad because it’s easy and delicious. It was actually a commonly made dish amongst newly immigrated Slavic people in the ’90s. The sour cream and sweetened condensed milk are ingredients that are unique to this group of people. It’s not usual for fruit salads, but I guarantee you are going to enjoy it.
- TASTE: The sweet and tangy cream in this salad is an amazing combination. With the sweet and tart flavors of the fruits, you’re in for a delightful treat.
- TEXTURE: Crunchy apples, creamy bananas, and tender berries make every bite interesting. The smooth, rich cream is a bonus.
- TIME: This recipe only takes 20 minutes to make.
- EASE: This is super easy to make. You can use whatever fruits you have on hand, making it super convenient.
What You’ll Need
Ingredient Notes
- Bananas- These add a nice creamy texture to the fruit salad.
- Berries- We used Strawberries and Blueberries, which are perfect for the mix of tart and sweet. Remove any leaves or
- Apple- You can use any variety of apple you like. I love that nice crunchy bite it gives.
- Grapes- Green grapes or red grapes are fine for this Creamy Fruit Salad.
- Heavy cream- This rich ingredient keeps the sweet cream from being too thick.
- Sour cream- This adds thickness to adhere to the fruit and a tangy element.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk- This milk is very sweet and rich. It’s not normally in fruit salad, but you’ll love what it does to the dish.
Add-ins and Substitutions
- Add other fresh fruits- Try this creamy fruit salad with cherries, mandarin oranges, or pears.
- Make it lighter- Use non-fat plain Greek yogurt in place of the sour cream and half & half instead of heavy whipping cream for a healthier salad. The texture might be slightly different though.
- Add nuts- Coconut flakes or chopped pecans add a nice nutty flavor and some extra texture to the dish.
How to Make Creamy Fruit Salad
- Make the sweet cream. Start off by mixing the sour cream and sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl.
- Whip the heavy cream. In a separate bowl or large glass measuring cup, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. I use an electric hand mixer for this step.
- Combine them. Add the whipped heavy cream to the bowl with our sour cream and sweetened condensed milk.
- Gently fold the whipped cream in. Fold the whipped cream in with a spatula to keep its airy texture. Cover and place the cream in the fridge while you prepare the fruit.
- Prep the fruit and combine. Wash, slice and chop the fruits into similar sizes and add them to a large bowl. Then mix in the sweet cream and enjoy!
Pro Tip: Mix the cream in just before serving. Mixing it in too early can make it runny.
Recipe Tips
- Cut the fruit into similar sized pieces- Try to keep all the fruit pieces about the same size as the grape halves so that every bite has a little of everything.
- Keep the cream cold- Cold cream will whip into stiff peaks easier and keeping the cream mixture cold in the fridge will make the salad taste even better.
- Don’t mix the cream- Be careful not to over mix or the cream can lose its volume and become runny.
FAQs
Try to avoid really acidic fruits like pineapple and ones that contain a lot of water like watermelon. The water will make the sweet cream runny and the other fruits soggy.
The secret to a good fruit salad is to choose fruits that ripe, but firm so they hold their shape and texture without making the fruit salad mushy. Also make sure that the ingredients create a good balance, avoiding too much acidity or sweetness.
Serving Suggestions
With all its tangy, sweet, and tart flavors, this Creamy Fruit Salad goes great with lots of other dishes. You can serve it with other fruity favorites, pancakes, muffins, or cake.
- Fruity favorites: This dish goes well with other fruit-based recipes like this Tropical Smoothie, Fruit Kabobs, Fruit Pizza, and Sparkling Fruit Punch.
- Pancakes: Pair this fruit salad with some Buttermilk Pancakes, Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes, German Pancakes (VIDEO), or Cottage Cheese Pancakes.
- Muffins: Enjoy it alongside Blueberry Muffins (VIDEO), Cinnamon Apple Muffins (VIDEO), or Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins (VIDEO).
- Cakes: Top a slice of your favorite cake with this yummy fruit salad. Try it with Lemon Pound Cake (VIDEO), Berry Chantilly Cake, Banana Cake, or New York Style Cheesecake.
Make This Recipe in Advance
Make ahead: You can cut the fruit and leave it in a covered bowl in the fridge until you’re ready to make the cream and combine them. But don’t put them together too early or the cream will get runny from the fruit juices.
Storing: Store any leftovers of this Creamy Fruit Salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The fruit may brown a little and the cream will get thinner as it sits, so try to eat it as soon as possible.
Freeze: This recipe won’t freeze very well because the cream will become grainy and runny when it is thawed, and the fruit will get mushy. It’s best to only make as much as you need.
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Full Recipe Instructions
Creamy Fruit Salad
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas sliced
- 2 cups strawberries chopped
- 1 honey crisp apple chopped
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup green seedless grapes halved
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream whipped
- 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
- 6 Tbsp sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Make the sweet cream first. Start off by mixing the sour cream and sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl or large glass measuring cup, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. I use an electric hand mixer for this step.
- Add the whipped heavy cream to the bowl our sour cream and sweetened condensed milk.
- Fold the whipped cream in with a spatula. Careful not to over-mix, or the cream can lose its volume and become runny. Cover and place the cream in the fridge while you prepare the fruit.
- Wash, slice and chop the fruits into similar sizes and add them to a large bowl. Then mix in the sweet cream and enjoy! Tip: mix the cream in just before serving. Mixing it in too early can make it runny.
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