This creamy fruit salad features a medley of green grapes, strawberries, granny smith apples, and tropical mangoes, all brought together with a luscious dressing made from cream cheese, sour cream, cream, and condensed milk. Topped with sliced almonds for a nutty crunch.
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Ingredient Notes
- Green Grapes: Choose firm, plump grapes that are free from wrinkles. Their crisp texture and sweet-tart flavor add a refreshing pop to the salad.
- Strawberries: Look for bright red, fully ripe strawberries with a sweet aroma for maximum sweetness and a juicy texture.
- Granny Smith Apples: These apples are known for their bright green color and tart flavor, which balances the sweetness of the other fruits. Choose firm apples with a vibrant color.
- Mangoes: When selecting mangoes, press gently to check for slight softness, indicating ripeness. A ripe mango provides a rich, tropical sweetness that enhances the overall flavor of the salad.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: You can easily make your own for less money and no waste. Check out my recipe for homemade sweetened condensed milk.
Storage Tips
For best results, enjoy the salad soon after preparation to maintain the freshness and crispness of the fruits. If storing, keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to two days. Stir gently before serving to redistribute the creamy dressing.
Quick Steps
Written instruction are in the recipe card below
Creamy Fruit Salad
Small batch creamy fruit salad combines the freshness of fruits with the creaminess of dairy. Perfect as a refreshing treat or a special dessert.
Ingredients
Equipment
Recipe Directions
- Cut all the fruit into small, bite-sized pieces and combine them in a medium size bowl.
- In a blender, add the cream cheese, sour cream, table cream, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the blended cream mixture over the fruit and stir gently until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle in the sliced almonds and stir lightly to combine. Chill for a few minutes and serve.
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Nutrition
Notes
- You can add more nuts of your choice or different fruits.
- Cut fruit into bite size pieces and select fully ripe fruits.
- Since this has a cream based sauce, store any leftovers in the refrigerator in a tightly concealed container.
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| Ingredient | Quantity | Price Per Unit | Cost |
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| Green grapes | ½ cup (about 0.25 lb) | $1.99 per lb | $0.50 |
| Strawberries | ½ cup (about 0.15 lb) | $3.99 per lb | $0.60 |
| Granny smith apples | ½ cup (about 0.25 lb) | $1.39 per lb | $0.35 |
| Mangoes | ¼ cup (about 0.20 lb) | $1.50 per lb | $0.30 |
| Cream cheese | 2 oz | $2.00 per 8 oz | $0.50 |
| Sour cream | 2 tbsp | $1.50 per 16 oz | $0.19 |
| Cream | 6 tbsp | $2.50 per pint | $0.75 |
| Sweetened condensed milk | ¼ cup | $2.00 per 14 oz | $0.36 |
| Evaporated milk | 2 tbsp | $1.50 per 12 oz | $0.13 |
| Sliced almonds | 2 tbsp | $4.00 per 8 oz | $0.50 |
| Total | $4.18 |