Description
Refreshing “Frozen Fruit Salad” brings summer’s sweet embrace right to your plate, blending cool textures with luscious seasonal produce. Delightful layers of mixed fruits suspended in creamy yogurt promise a simple, elegant dessert you’ll savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
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Fruits:
- 2 cups mixed frozen berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple pieces
Dairy and Creamy Base:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
Sweeteners and Extras:
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp chopped mint leaves
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Gather all frozen fruits and set them out at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to slightly soften.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, heavy cream, and cream cheese until smooth and fully integrated.
- Add honey, vanilla extract, and salt to the creamy mixture, stirring until completely combined and uniform in texture.
- Gently fold the partially thawed frozen fruits into the creamy base, ensuring even distribution without breaking the fruit pieces.
- Sprinkle chopped mint leaves throughout the mixture, stirring delicately to incorporate the herb’s fresh flavor.
- Transfer the fruit salad into a serving container or individual portion dishes.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and texture to set slightly.
- Before serving, let the salad sit at room temperature for 2-3 minutes to soften just enough for easy scooping.
- Garnish with additional fresh mint leaves if desired and serve chilled.
Notes
- Softening frozen fruits at room temperature prevents harsh, icy texture while maintaining their natural shape and preventing over-thawing.
- Use full-fat dairy products for richer, creamier consistency that enhances the overall mouthfeel of the dessert.
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting honey levels or substituting with alternative sweeteners like maple syrup or agave for different dietary preferences.
- Experiment with herb variations beyond mint, such as basil or lavender, to create unique flavor profiles that complement the fruity base.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg