Quick & Easy Frozen Fruit Salad
This creamy frozen fruit salad with whipped topping, fruit cocktail, and marshmallows is a nostalgic no-bake dessert perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Components
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 8 ounces frozen whipped topping thawed
- 2 cans 15 ounces each fruit cocktail in juice, thoroughly drained
- ½ cup maraschino cherries drained and halved
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Dish
- Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
Step 2: Beat the Cream Cheese
- In a mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
Step 3: Fold in the Whipped Topping
- Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
Step 4: Mix in the Fruit and Marshmallows
- Stir in the drained fruit cocktail, halved maraschino cherries, and mini marshmallows. Mix until evenly coated with the creamy base.
Step 5: Freeze the Salad
- Transfer the mixture to your prepared dish. Smooth the top, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and freeze for at least 2 hours.
Step 6: Serve and Enjoy
- Remove from freezer 10–15 minutes before serving to allow it to soften slightly. Slice into squares and serve chilled.