Ingredients
- 2 cups whipped cream
(or 1 can of whipped topping like Cool Whip) - 1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- 1 can (400g) fruit cocktail, drained
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (optional, drained)
- ½ cup cherries (maraschino cherries, sliced)
- ½ cup mandarin oranges, drained
- ¼ cup shredded coconut (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 3 tbsp sugar (optional, depends on sweetness)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the creamy base
- In a large bowl, mix:
- whipped cream
- sour cream (or yogurt)
- vanilla
- Whisk gently until smooth.
2. Add the fruit
- Drain all canned fruits very well so the dessert doesn’t get watery.
- Add:
- fruit cocktail
- cherries
- pineapple
- mandarin oranges
3. Add the extras
- Add marshmallows.
- Add coconut and nuts if using.
- Add sugar only if you want it sweeter.
4. Mix gently
- Fold everything together without crushing the fruits.
5. Chill
- Cover and refrigerate for 3–4 hours, or overnight.
- The dessert will thicken and the flavors blend perfectly.
Serving
Serve cold in bowls or scoop into dessert cups.
Perfect for parties, Ramadan tables, or summer gatherings.