Fruit Salad with Cool Whip

This fruit salad with Cool Whip recipe is a quick, easy, and refreshing dessert. It has a light and creamy texture with fruit and mini marshmallows in each bite. Everyone will love this easy dessert salad recipe, and you can make it in minutes!

The Best Fruit Salad With Cool Whip

If you like cold desserts, you're going to be obsessed with this fruit salad with Cool Whip. It's basically a regular fruit salad taken to another level with the additions of mini marshmallows and Cool Whip.

The contrast between the creamy filling, juicy fruit, and sweet marshmallows is just amazing. It's so good as is, but you can add anything you want to this fruit salad recipe. There's a version to make for everyone!

This Cool Whip fruit salad is the perfect summer dessert for family gatherings and is also a healthier dessert whenever you're craving something light and sweet.

If you're looking for something to serve with it, these lemon meringue cookies are another light dessert that compliments the fruit salad with Cool Whip.

Why This Recipe Works

It takes 1 minute to make. All you have to do to make this creamy fruit salad recipe is mix everything together, then refrigerate it or serve immediately. It's that simple!

Versatile. You can customize this delicious fruit salad by using your favorite fruits or incorporating seasonal varieties. Really anything goes, so you can really make it your own!

Family-friendly. Since it's so easy and customizable, this is the perfect dessert to make with kids. Just put out all of the ingredient options, and they can make their own versions. It's such a fun family activity!

Crowd favorite. Anyone who loves fruit will really enjoy this Cool Whip fruit salad. It's so light, sweet, and creamy. What's not to love?!

Ingredients

You'll only need a few simple ingredients to make this easy fruit salad recipe with Cool Whip, and those ingredients are:

• 1 cup canned pineapple chunks or pineapple tidbits
• 1 cup canned mandarin oranges
• ½ cup maraschino cherries
• 1 cup Cool Whip
• ½ cup mini marshmallows

If you're grabbing Cool Whip from the store, grab an extra tub so you can make this no bake cheesecake with Cool Whip next!

How To Make Fruit Salad With Cool Whip

1. Combine the ingredients: Take out a large mixing bowl and add the canned pineapple, mandarin oranges, maraschino cherries, and Cool Whip to it.

2. Make the fruit salad: Give all of these ingredients a mix until they just combine. Stir in the mini marshmallows and lightly mix them in.

3. Serve: Either serve the fresh fruit salad with Cool Whip immediately or refrigerate it until you're ready to serve. Enjoy!

Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Use a variety of fruit like fresh berries such as strawberries or blueberries, sliced grapes, and kiwi.
• Use any whipped topping or homemade whipped cream if you don't have Cool Whip.
• Add coconut flakes on top of the fruit salad for another depth of flavor.
• Make sure the Cool Whip is cold before mixing the ingreidents.
• Gently fold the fruit with the Cool Whip so it doesn't deflate and become too liquidy.
• Mix the Cool Whip with vanilla pudding mix first for a thicker, creamier texture.
• Freeze fruit salad for a few minutes before serving for the best texture.

How To Store Fruit Salad With Cool Whip

In the fridge: Store the fruit salad with Cool Whip in an airtight container or a bowl covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Mix it with a little more Cool Whip before enjoying it again.

Avoid freezing: The fruit salad will not freeze well, and it ruins the texture. So you'll want to consume it within a few days after making it.

FAQs About This Fruit Salad With Cool Whip Recipe

Is fruit salad the same as ambrosia salad?

No, fruit salad and ambrosia fruit salad are not the same. While both dishes include fruits, a fruit salad recipe typically consists of a combination of fresh fruits or canned fruit and some sort of fruit salad dressing. An ambrosia salad is a creamy fruit salad with other ingredients like marshmallows, cottage cheese, toasted coconut, and sometimes even whipped cream or yogurt.

Can I make this fruit salad ahead of time?

Yes, you can mix all of the fruit and store it covered in a bowl. You'll want to mix in the Cool Whip and marshmallows right before serving for the best texture.

What fruits don’t go together in fruit salad?

You really can mix any kind of fruit together to make a fruit salad. A blend of berries and citrus fruits goes really well together. The only fruit you won't want to use is bananas since they'll get mushy.

How do you keep fruit salad from getting mushy?

You'll want to make sure that you remove any excess water or liquid from the fruit if you washed it or are using canned fruit. Also, gently mix the Cool Whip with the fruit, and don't leave it out at room temperature for too long.

Can I use whipped cream instead of Cool Whip?

Yes, you can use whipped cream instead of Cool Whip in a fruit salad. Whipped cream can provide a similar creamy texture and taste. Make sure to use a thicker whipped cream, such as a homemade whipped cream made with heavy whipping cream.

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