Here’s a straightforward Nana’s Frozen Fruit Salad recipe without any references—just the instructions you can follow:
🥣 Nana’s Frozen Fruit Salad
Ingredients (12–15 servings)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 package (10 oz) frozen strawberries or raspberries, slightly thawed and chopped
- 1 can (11 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ⅓ cup maraschino cherries, halved
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Make the creamy base
- Beat the cream cheese with the brown and granulated sugars until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in whipped cream
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Add the fruits and nuts
- Stir in the drained pineapple, thawed berries, and mandarin oranges.
- Add chopped pecans and halved maraschino cherries.
- Toss banana slices with lemon juice, then fold them in gently.
- Freeze
- Spread the mixture into a 9×13-inch pan or similar freezer-safe dish.
- Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight until firm.
- Serve
- Let sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before cutting into squares.
Tips & Variations
- Omit nuts for a nut-free version.
- Substitute or add other fruits like peaches or mango.
- Add a splash of rum or orange liqueur for an adult twist.
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and lighter whipped cream.
If you want, I can also give a single-serving or mini-cup version that’s easier to serve at parties. Do you want me to do that?
