Better Than Sex Fruit Salad
This Better Than Sex Fruit Salad is a mouthwatering, creamy, and indulgent dessert that’s packed with fresh fruits and a decadent dressing. It’s sweet, rich, and incredibly easy to make. Whether you’re serving it as a side dish at a party or as a dessert for a family gathering, it’s sure to steal the show and leave everyone asking for the recipe!
Ingredients:
For the Fruit Salad:
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1/2 cup green grapes, halved (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional, for added crunch)
For the Dressing:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for a little zing)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Fruit:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed pineapple, mandarin oranges, mini marshmallows, fresh strawberries, banana, green grapes (if using), and shredded coconut.
- Gently toss the fruit mixture together, making sure not to break up the fruit too much.
2. Make the Creamy Dressing:
- In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the whipped topping, vanilla extract, and lemon juice (if using). Mix until the dressing is fully combined and smooth.
3. Combine and Chill:
- Pour the creamy dressing over the prepared fruit mixture. Gently fold the dressing into the fruit until everything is well coated.
- If desired, fold in the chopped nuts at this point for a bit of extra crunch and texture.
- Cover and refrigerate the fruit salad for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together and the salad to chill.
4. Serve and Enjoy:
- After chilling, serve the Better Than Sex Fruit Salad in a large bowl or individual cups.
- Garnish with additional shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or a few extra fresh strawberries for a pretty presentation.
Tips and Variations:
- Customize the Fruit: Feel free to swap or add any of your favorite fruits. Pineapple chunks, blueberries, raspberries, or kiwi would be great additions.
- Make It Lighter: To make this fruit salad lighter, use light cream cheese and fat-free whipped topping. You can also use low-fat sweetened condensed milk or substitute with Greek yogurt for a healthier twist.
- Add a Crunch: Add in some crushed graham crackers or toffee bits for a sweet crunch that makes it even more decadent.
- Make Ahead: This fruit salad can be made the day before. Just cover it well and refrigerate until you’re ready to serve. The flavors will deepen as it sits.
Why You’ll Love This Fruit Salad:
- Irresistible Creamy Texture: The dressing is rich and creamy, coating the fruit perfectly and making every bite feel indulgent.
- Sweet and Fruity: The combination of fresh and canned fruits makes this salad a balanced, sweet treat with tons of flavor.
- Perfect for Any Occasion: Whether it’s a holiday, party, picnic, or just a family gathering, this fruit salad is always a hit and can be served as a side dish or dessert.
- Quick and Easy: With just a few ingredients and minimal effort, you can whip up a show-stopping dessert.
This Better Than Sex Fruit Salad will quickly become your go-to dessert for any occasion, offering a perfect balance of sweetness, creaminess, and fruitiness that’s sure to satisfy your taste buds!
This sounds great!! Can’t wait to make it.
I am definitely going to make this fruit salad, everyone was trying to find out what was the creamy looking ingredient on the fruit salad and we could not figure it out and I kept surfing through internet until I found it hope they do the same otherwise the recipe is incomplete so happy I found it because I am determine, Thank You so much.
Juanita
This looks so good! I’m guessing the creamy looking ingredient is mini-marshmallows.