Better Than Sex Fruit Salad with Whipped Cream and Fresh Fruit (Print version)
A chilled no-bake fruit salad folded with fresh whipped cream, cream cheese, sour cream, condensed milk, and juicy fresh fruit.
# Ingredients:
For the creamy dressing
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4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup (240 ml) cold heavy whipping cream
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1/3 cup (105 g) sweetened condensed milk
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1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 pinch fine salt
For the fresh fruit
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2 cups (300 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and thickly sliced
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2 cups (330 g) fresh pineapple, diced
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1 1/2 cups (225 g) seedless grapes, halved
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1 cup (150 g) fresh blueberries
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2 kiwis, peeled and diced
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2 mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented
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2 firm bananas, sliced
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, for the bananas
# Instructions:
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Wash and dry the berries and grapes well. Cut the strawberries, pineapple, grapes, kiwi, and mandarins into bite-size pieces, keeping the bananas separate for now.
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In a cold bowl, beat the heavy cream until medium peaks form. The cream should hold its shape but still look smooth.
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In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the condensed milk, sour cream, vanilla, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and salt until no streaks remain.
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Use a rubber spatula to fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Turn gently from the bottom of the bowl to keep the dressing airy.
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Toss the banana slices with 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Fold all the prepared fruit into the creamy dressing until evenly coated.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Stir gently once, then serve cold.
# Good to know:
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Chill at least 2 hours for the best texture.
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Best served within 24 hours of mixing.
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Use firm ripe fruit so the salad stays fresh and not mushy.