Light and Creamy Fruit Salad Recipe

Name: Light and Creamy Fruit Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh strawberries, plus; 6 -8 fresh strawberries, to garnish salad; 2 cups fresh cherries; 2 cups fresh blueberries; 1 cup banana, peeled and sliced; 2 peaches, pitted and sliced (or nectarines); 1 cup mandarin orange segments (optional); 1 cup mascarpone cheese (similar to soft cream cheese); 1 tablespoon sugar (to taste, or sugar substitute such as Splenda); ¼ cup no-sugar-added strawberry preserves (or jam or spread, also you may try other fruit jams); 12-1 teaspoon lemon juice; 2 12-3 cups whipped cream (or non dairy whipped topping); ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Servings: persons

2 cups fresh strawberries, plus
6 -8 fresh strawberries, to garnish salad
2 cups fresh cherries
2 cups fresh blueberries
1 cup banana, peeled and sliced
2 peaches, pitted and sliced (or nectarines)
1 cup mandarin orange segments (optional)
1 cup mascarpone cheese (similar to soft cream cheese)
1 tablespoon sugar (to taste, or sugar substitute such as Splenda)
¼ cup no-sugar-added strawberry preserves (or jam or spread, also you may try other fruit jams)
12-1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 12-3 cups whipped cream (or non dairy whipped topping)
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1
Place marscapone cheese, Splenda(sugar substitute), strawberry preserves and lemon juice in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
2
Add whipped topping and vanilla and puree until nice and smooth and getting thick.
3
In a large bowl, mix fruit lightly together.
4
Place half of the fruit in a large bowl or trifle dish.
5
Spoon half of whipped topping mixture over top, spreading to edges.
6
Place remaining fruit on the topping.
7
Top with remaining whipped topping mixture almost to edge of bowl.
8
Garnish with strawberries.
9
Note: If using mandarin oranges, a little of the juice mixed in with topping is good!
10
Serve and enjoy!

590

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups fresh strawberries, plus, 6 -8 fresh strawberries, to garnish salad, 2 cups fresh cherries, 2 cups fresh blueberries, and more.

Yes, Light and Creamy Fruit Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Light and Creamy Fruit Salad

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