Frozen Fruit Salad with whipped cream, mini marshmallows, and canned fruit — a vintage no-bake dessert that’s creamy, fluffy, and perfect for holidays.

Here’s the full traditional recipe 👇

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🍒 Frozen Fruit Salad (Old-Fashioned Recipe)

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 (8 oz / 225 g) package cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 (8 oz / 225 g) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
  or 2 cups freshly whipped cream

• 1 (20 oz / 565 g) can crushed pineapple, well drained

• 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can fruit cocktail, drained

• 1 (11 oz / 300 g) can mandarin oranges, drained

• 1 cup mini marshmallows

• ½ cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained & patted dry

• Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts

⚠️ Important: Drain fruit very well or the salad will become icy.

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Cream Base

1. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.

2. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until creamy and fluffy.

2️⃣ Fold in Whipped Topping

3. Gently fold in whipped topping (or whipped cream) until fully combined.

3️⃣ Add Fruit & Mix-Ins

4. Fold in drained pineapple, fruit cocktail, mandarin oranges, marshmallows, cherries, and nuts (if using).

5. Mix gently so fruit doesn’t break apart.

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4️⃣ Freeze

6. Spread mixture into a 9×9-inch glass dish (or loaf pans).

7. Cover tightly with plastic wrap or foil.

8. Freeze for at least 4–6 hours, preferably overnight.

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5️⃣ Serve

• Let sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before slicing.

• Cut into squares and serve frozen.

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💡 Tips for Best Results

✔ Pat cherries dry to prevent pink streaking
✔ For easier slicing, dip knife in warm water
✔ For a lighter texture, freeze in muffin tins for individual servings

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🥥 Optional Variations

• Add ½ cup shredded coconut

• Replace fruit cocktail with strawberries & peaches

• Stir in ½ cup sour cream for tangier flavor

• Add crushed graham crackers for a cheesecake-style twist

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If you’d like, I can also give you:

• A no-cream-cheese version

• A lighter / lower sugar version

• Or the classic church potluck 1950s version with condensed milk

Just tell me which one you prefer 😊