Frozen Berry Fruit Salad

This Frozen Berry Fruit Salad is a delicious make-ahead dessert option that comes together in a snap. Filled with a blend of mixed berries and toasted pecans, it’s an easy sweet treat you can serve any time of year.

Frozen Berry Fruit Salad

Frozen fruit salads are a classic dessert in the South with many variations. You my use any variety of fruit that you enjoy, from a simple can of fruit cocktail, to a combination of fresh strawberries and bananas. Some frozen fruit salads even include mayonnaise as an ingredient as you can see here on Hellmann’s website.

Tips for Making Frozen Fruit Salad

• For this recipe, I use a 16 oz bag of frozen mixed berries that includes strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries. You may use any blend of berries that you enjoy.
• This dessert has so few ingredients, I highly recommend that you go for  the gold and use heavy cream. Life is short, eat dessert first.
• When mixing the berries into the cream filling, the juice from the berries gives it a pretty pink hue. If you like, you can add a few drops of food coloring but, it’s not necessary to do so.
• You’ll need to allow time for the dessert to soften before cutting. Leave on the counter for 25-30 minutes then use a sharp knife to cut into pieces.
• Top with a dollop of whipped cream and a fresh berry just before serving, if desired.

Other Fresh Fruit Treats to Enjoy

My punch bowl fruit salad trifle is a spectacular choice for family gatherings, baby and bridal showers. A glorious fruit bowl sundae is a fun warm weather dessert that kids of all ages swoon over. Also, my easy fruit dip can be paired with seasonal fruit as a two-bite dessert for any occasion.

 

 

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Helpful Kitchen Items: 

• Square Ceramic Dish
• Electric Mixer
• Offset Spatula
• Cut and Serve

 

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Frozen Berry Fruit Salad

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword frozen-berry-fruit-salad, frozen-berry-recipes, frozen-fruit-salad

Prep Time 10 minutes

Freeze time 8 hours

Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes

Servings 9 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cup chopped pecans toasted and divided
• 1 8 oz block cream cheese softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp pure almond extract
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 16 oz bag frozen mixed berries i.e. strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries
• optional garnishes sweetened whipped cream and fresh strawberries

Instructions

• In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together cream cheese, powdered sugar vanilla and almond extracts.
• Gradually add heavy cream beating on medium-high for 3-5 minutes or until fluffy and stiff peaks form.
• Fold in frozen berries and 1 cup pecans by hand.
• Spread into a 8 x 8 inch dish. Sprinkle with remaining pecans.
• Cover and freeze overnight or until fully frozen.
• Rest on counter for 25-30 minutes to allow to soften. Run a knife around the edge then use a sharp knife to cut into desired size pieces.
• Serve immediately garnished as desired.

Notes

To toast pecans: Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in a preheated 350°F oven for 6-8 minutes. Cool completely.

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