Ensalada de Frutas (Creamy Mexican Fruit Salad)

Make this simple and delicious Ensalada de Frutas in minutes. A fruity, colorful, and creamy combination of flavors you'll love!

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A bowl of ensalada de frutas served in a small glass bowl.

Ensalada de Frutas is a delicious and creamy fruit salad that is easy to make.

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My son loves fresas con crema, but strawberries aren’t always in season. That’s where this dessert salad comes in.

You can use virtually any combination of fruit. It’s the cream sauce that takes this recipe over the top.

I like to make a little extra for my morning coffee, pancakes, or waffles.

With only a few simple ingredients, it’s sure to impress big crowds!

Table of Contents

1 Ingredients
2 Instructions
3 Party Time!
4 Storing Instructions:
5 Frequently Asked Questions
6 More Mexican Fruit Recipes:
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7 Ensalada de Frutas

Ingredients

Strawberries
Grapes
Kiwi
Canned peaches
Cherries
Vanilla extract
Sweetened Condensed Milk
Sour Cream

Additionally, you’ll need a bowl large enough to mix the salad ingredients together. Don’t forget a whisk or spoon to mix the dressing ingredients.

Swap out sour cream for crema mexicana, plain greek yogurt, creme fraiche, or heavy cream.

Alternatively, you can make a cream cheese mixture. You’ll need to whisk the cream cheese well to make it smooth, or use a hand mixer.

Instructions

Diced fruits sitting on a large white plate.

We are using cherries. Remove the pits, if using.

Begin by cutting the fruits into small pieces so that they are easier to mix and distribute throughout the salad.

Heavier fruits like apples and bananas should be cut into small chunks. Lighter, small fruits like blueberries can remain whole.

This will ensure that all the flavors of your creamy fruit salad blend together.

Mixing diced fruits with the creamy sauce to make the creamy fruit salad.

Whisk the sour cream, condensed milk, a teaspoon vanilla extract, and the syrup from the can of fruit in a large bowl.
Mix everything thoroughly.
Pour the creamy mixture all over the fruit.

The good thing about this simple fruit salad is that it’s a great recipe to make when you have little time.

However, if you want to allow the flavors to develop a little, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for an hour.

I highly recommend using a mix of fresh fruit that are in season and easily available at the grocery store.

Creamy Mexican Fruit Salad in a large mixing bowl with a wooden spatula.

Party Time!

To make it for a party or special occasion, cover the large mixing bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

This will allow the flavors to really come together. It can also be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

When you’re ready to serve it, take it out of the fridge and enjoy!

A spoon drizzling the creamy sauce over the fruit salad.

For an added crunch and flavor, consider toasting some nuts, toasted coconut flakes, or granola. Any of these, or a combination, will give it some extra crispiness.

Another great addition are mini marshmallows.

Don’t have time to make the cream sauce? Consider using cool whip.

Storing Instructions:

Place leftover fruit salad in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. It tastes better the next day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fruit has the most sugar?

Pomegranate has 24 grams of sugar in 1 cup. Mango is also high in sugar with 23 grams of sugar in 1 cup.

How do you keep fruit salad from turning brown?

Drizzle with fresh lemon juice or pineapple juice to prevent the fruit from turning brown. Or, mix them with fruit high in acidic juices like oranges, grapefruit, or pineapple.

What fruits can be cut ahead of time?

Cantaloupe, watermelon, mangoes, pineapple, and honeydew. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.

A spoonful of the creamy Mexican fruit salad over a small bowl.

More Mexican Fruit Recipes:

Serve the Ensalada de Frutas in a small serving bowl. Drizzle with more of the sweet creamy dressing, if desired.

The entire family will love this impressive dessert. It’s a versatile recipe that’s the perfect sweet treat and ideal for summer picnics.

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