Creamy Fruit Salad I

19 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Ready In: 15 min

“This is a sweet, creamy recipe that has been handed down in my family. We always have it at Thanksgiving and Christmas.” - by Annelle

Ingredients

2 (15.25 ounce) cans fruit cocktail, drained
3 large bananas, peeled and sliced
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, halved
1/2 pint heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Original recipe yields 12 servings

Directions

In a large bowl, combine fruit cocktail, bananas and cherries. Reserve 3 slices of banana and 1 cherry for garnish.
In a mixing bowl, whip the cream to soft peaks with an electric mixer. Add sugar and vanilla, and whip to combine.
Fold the whipped cream into the fruit. Garnish with a fan of banana slices. Place cherry at the bottom of the banana fan.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
202 cal
10%

Fat
7.5 g
12%

Carbs
34.6 g
11%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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CHRISTIE1213

Dec. 1, 2002

"This is delicious! Didn't change a thing! Everyone loved it. Thanks!..." See more"

kateandnatesmom

Apr. 13, 2003

"I loved this!! It was SO creamy! It went over very well at my house and has become a main element in our family meals. Great way to get my kids to eat plenty of fruit too!!!..." See more"

ANNIE KELTUS

Apr. 9, 2003

"This recipe did not turn out as well as I had hoped. It was too liquidy. If I try it again I will be sure to decrease liquid and be sure to drain fruit cocktail really well. Thanks anyway!..." See more"

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