Description
Cool summer treats find their perfect match in this Frozen Fruit Salad, blending sweet seasonal fruits with creamy yogurt. Refreshing flavors and simple preparation make this dessert a delightful choice for family gatherings and backyard barbecues you can enjoy anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) frozen mixed fruit
- 1 cup (236 milliliters) whipped topping
- ½ cup (118 milliliters) vanilla yogurt
Optional Sweet Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (59 milliliters) powdered sugar
- ¼ cup (59 milliliters) mini marshmallows
- ¼ cup (59 milliliters) shredded coconut
Optional Crunchy Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (59 milliliters) chopped nuts
Instructions
- Liberate frozen fruits from their icy confines, allowing a gentle thaw to make chopping into delectable morsels effortless.
- Craft a velvety base by whisking whipped topping, vanilla yogurt, and optional powdered sugar until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Tenderly introduce the chopped frozen fruits into the creamy landscape, creating a vibrant medley. Enhance the texture with a sprinkle of chopped nuts, shredded coconut, and playful mini marshmallows.
- Select your canvas – whether a classic loaf pan, rectangular baking dish, or charming individual serving vessels – and lovingly transfer the fruity mixture.
- Seal the creation with a protective layer of plastic wrap or aluminum foil, then nestle into the freezer’s embrace for a minimum of two hours, allowing the dessert to solidify into a refreshing delicacy.
- When ready to indulge, liberate the dessert from the freezer and let it rest at room temperature, inviting a gentle softening for 5-10 minutes. Serve by scooping or slicing, revealing the frosty, fruit-studded treasure within.
Notes
- Customize fruit selection by mixing different frozen berries, tropical fruits, or seasonal varieties for unique flavor combinations.
- Reduce sugar content by using Greek yogurt and natural sweeteners like honey or stevia for a healthier version.
- Make the dessert gluten-free by ensuring all ingredients are certified gluten-free and using alternative toppings like seeds or chopped dried fruits.
- Prep ahead and store in freezer-safe containers for up to one month, creating a convenient make-ahead dessert perfect for unexpected guests or quick sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg