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    Old Fashioned Fruit Salad With Whipped Cream {Easy + Delicious}

    Published: Aug 21, 2017 · Modified: Nov 26, 2021 by Audrey · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This old fashioned fruit salad is the fruit salad that my grandma made for years and then my mom made for years.

    Old Fashioned Fruit Salad

    This recipe for old fashioned fruit salad with whipped cream is great for potlucks, barbecues, parties, and holidays. I think someone in my family makes this every Christmas and Easter. It’s also a good recipe to keep on hand and a great way to use up any fruit that you’re not sure what to do with. You can easily swap some of the fruit out for what you have on hand or what is in season.

    Old Fashioned Fruit Salad

    Can fruit salad sit overnight?

    If you’d like to make this fruit salad the night before, you absolutely can. I recommend waiting to add the banana to the next day as it will brown or if you wish to go ahead and add the banana brush it with a small amount of lemon juice to prevent any browning.

    Do I have to use the fruits listed?

    No, not at all. You can substitute a wide variety of fruit and this recipe will still work. Pineapple, peaches, grapes, pitted cherries, pears, and kiwi are also very good in this salad if that’s what you have on hand. In season fruit is always best for a fruit salad so just use what is in season.

    How long is the fruit salad good for in the refrigerator?

    You can store this fruit salad for 2-3 days in an air tight container in your refrigerator.

    What ingredients do I need for this fruit salad recipe?

    For this old fashioned fruit salad with whipped cream you’ll need:

    • Cream cheese
    • Whipped cream
    • Chopped pecans
    • Powdered sugar
    • Mandarin oranges
    • Banana
    • Grapes
    • Apple
    • Berries
    • Fruit cocktail with cherries
    • OR whatever fruit you have on hand or is in season

    Mini marshmallows and coconut flakes also go really well in this fruit salad recipe. If you are fan feel free to add some. These are totally optional but ¼ cup of coconut flakes and just a small handful of mini marshmallows are a nice touch to this salad. The great thing about this fruit salad recipe is that the recipe is very forgiving. You can add more or less of what you like. If you don’t have a certain fruit on hand you can use what you have.

    How do I make this recipe?

    To make this old fashioned fruit salad, gather and measure out your ingredients. You’ll need:

    • 1 package of cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
    • 1 tub of whipped cream or whipped topping
    • ¼ cup of chopped pecans (optional)
    • 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar
    • 1 can of mandarin oranges (drained very well)
    • 1 can of fruit cocktail with cherries (drained very well)
    • 1 banana sliced
    • 1 green apple diced
    • 1 red apple diced
    • 1 cup of berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries)
    • OR whatever fruit you have on hand or is in season

    Combine cream cheese and whipped topping in a large bowl and beat well with a blender. Sprinkle the powdered sugar over the berries and add to mixture. Add the other fruit and gently stir in with a large spoon. Serve immediately if possible.

    old fashioned fruit salad

    Old Fashioned Fruit Salad With Whipped Cream {Easy + Delicious}

    Audrey
    This recipe is perfect for the holidays and for parties. You can easily swap some of the fruit out for what you have on hand or what is in season.
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 people

    Equipment

    • Hand mixer

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 package cream cheese softened to room temperature
    • 1 tub whipped cream or whipped topping about 8 ounces
    • ¼ cup chopped pecans optional
    • 2 tablespoon powdered sugar
    • 1 can mandarin oranges (about 10.5 ounces) drained
    • 1 can fruit cocktail with cherries (about 15 ounces) drained
    • 1 banana sliced
    • 1 green apple diced
    • 1 red apple diced
    • 1 cup berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries)
    • ½ cup grapes sliced
    • OR whatever fruit you have on hand or is in season

    Instructions
     

    • Combine cream cheese and whipped topping in a large bowl and beat well with a blender.
    • Sprinkle the powdered sugar over the berries and add to mixture.
    • Drain your fruit cocktail and mandarin oranges well and gently stir them in.
    • Add the other fruit and gently stir in with a large spoon.
    • Add the pecans, if desired.
    • Serve immediately if possible.
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    Comments

    1. Lauren

      December 02, 2020 at 10:13 pm

      This looks so yummy! I love the old school recipes. My mom still makes jello salad for holidays and it is always something I look forward too!

      Reply
      • Two Pink Peonies

        December 03, 2020 at 11:23 am

        Yum! Jello salad is such a fun dessert. I love vintage recipes.

        Reply
    2. Bri

      December 02, 2020 at 11:05 pm

      5 stars
      I haven’t seen this in YEARS!! Love it!

      Reply
      • Two Pink Peonies

        December 03, 2020 at 11:23 am

        Thanks so much, Bri!!

        Reply
      • Mary

        June 30, 2021 at 2:28 pm

        How long will it keep in refrigerator please?

        Reply
        • Two Pink Peonies

          July 01, 2021 at 10:17 am

          Hi Mary, it will be good for 2-3 days in the fridge.

          Reply
    3. Kimmy

      December 04, 2020 at 9:14 am

      This looks so yummy! Definitely going to have to try this.

      Reply
    4. Kris

      December 17, 2020 at 7:08 pm

      5 stars
      Very good recipe!

      Reply
    5. Chloe

      December 18, 2020 at 2:46 am

      5 stars
      Sometimes the old fashioned dishes are the best! Great recipe!

      Reply
    6. Kim Guzman

      December 18, 2020 at 10:31 am

      5 stars
      Yum! That looks so fresh and inviting!

      Reply
    7. Lindsay

      December 18, 2020 at 10:36 am

      5 stars
      This looks so yummy! I’ll have to pick on the ingredients on the next run to the store!

      Reply
    8. Emily Flint

      December 18, 2020 at 12:01 pm

      5 stars
      Love this old school dish and your’s look so delish!

      Reply
    9. Sue

      December 18, 2020 at 12:34 pm

      5 stars
      This salad is so much like what my mom used to make – thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    10. Ramona

      December 19, 2020 at 9:37 am

      5 stars
      A delicious idea and thanks for all the info and the tips. Brilliant!

      Reply
    11. Sabrina

      December 19, 2020 at 4:12 pm

      5 stars
      Just like my grandma used to make!

      Reply
    12. Swathi

      December 19, 2020 at 4:31 pm

      5 stars
      This Old fashioned fruit salad looks delicious

      Reply
    13. Mama Maggie's Kitchen

      December 19, 2020 at 8:01 pm

      5 stars
      It looks incredibly delicious. I wish this were in front of me.

      Reply
    14. Christina

      December 21, 2020 at 10:06 am

      5 stars
      So delish!

      Reply
    15. Hail

      November 24, 2021 at 6:36 pm

      Sooo a whole tub of whipped topping as in 16oz or 8??

      Reply
      • Two Pink Peonies

        November 25, 2021 at 8:50 am

        8 ounces

        Reply

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