Creamy Fruit Salad

5 from 1 vote

Cool, refreshing fruit tossed in a velvety vanilla base makes for a simple treat. This colorful mixture brings a bright, sweet finish to any family gathering or weekday lunch.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings:8 People

Course:Dessert

Cuisine:American

Calories:185kcal

Cost:$8

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

1 package vanilla instant pudding mix 3.4 ounce size
1.5 cups cold milk Whole milk works well
2 cups fresh strawberries Hulled and sliced
2 cups fresh blueberries Rinsed and dried
2 large apples Cored and chopped
1 can mandarin oranges 15 ounce can, drained
2 cups green grapes Halved if large

Equipment

1 Large mixing bowl For combining ingredients
1 Whisk To thicken the pudding
1 Rubber Spatula For gentle folding
1 Chef’s knife To chop the fruit

Method

Whisk the pudding mix and cold milk together in a large bowl for two minutes.
Prepare all the fruit by washing, drying, and chopping them into uniform bite-sized pieces.
Fold the prepared fruit gently into the thickened vanilla mixture using a large rubber spatula.
Chill the bowl in the refrigerator for at least thirty minutes before serving to the family.

Nutrition

Serving: 210g (1 cup)Calories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 2.5gSaturated Fat: 1.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 3gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

Toss apples in a bit of lemon juice before adding to prevent browning. I noticed the texture stays best when served within a few hours of mixing the fruit and sauce.