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Fruit Salad (Filipino Style Dessert)

RecipesFILIPINO RECIPESJan 12Written By Malu Bonifacio

Ever since we moved to Canada, this is my go to quick dessert. Fruit salad is very easy to make. No cooking is needed and you simply combine all ingredients.

I always have big portions since I make it during special occasions such as birthdays or Christmas season. Since this pandemic, there were a lot of restrictions, so I made the fruit salad just for us.

I remember my aunt advising me on how to make fruit salad. She said the most important thing is to drain the fruits overnight. This will ensure the salad is not soupy.

For this recipe, I'm using heavy whipping cream as base. I only use 3 tablespoons of condensed milk as the coconut strings added sweetness to the salad. This is very simple and easy way to make Filipino fruit salad.

Fruit Salad (Filipino Style Dessert)

Prep Time

15 Min

Inactive Time

4 Hour

Total Time

4 H & 15 M

Yield

8

Ingredients

  • 1 can fruit cocktail in light syrup (796 ml)
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp sweetened condensed milk (add more if you want it sweeter)
  • 1 bottle nata de coco (coconut gel)
  • 1 bottle coconut strings
  • ¼ cup cheese (cut into small squares) (optional)

Instructions

  1. Using a strainer, drain the fruit cocktail. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine heavy whipping cream and condensed milk.
  3. Using a hand mixer, whisk until soft peaks form.
  4. Add the fruit cocktail. Mix.
  5. Add nata de coco (coconut gel) and coconut strings. Mix.
  6. Optional: Mix in the cheese.
  7. Refrigerate or chill at least four hours. Serve cold.