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Kay's Frozen Fruit Salad

By: Marilyn 
"My mom always made this for Thanksgiving dinner and it was a hit with everyone. It was a nice change from a gelatin mold salad which most people have."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

 

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1/4 cup maraschino cherries, quartered
  • 1/4 cup green maraschino cherries, quartered
  • 2 1/2 cups rainbow colored miniature marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, blend together cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
  2. Add pineapple, cherries, marshmallows and pecans. Mix together and fold in whipped cream. Place in a 9x9 inch pan, cover and freeze overnight.
  3. Remove from freezer 10 minutes before serving, place on bed of shredded lettuce.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 552 | Total Fat: 47.1g | Cholesterol: 62mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2004 by QUEENNMAB   view full review
I love this stuff! It didn't taste as good when I kept it in the freezer. I think it's better...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by RIDETOMUSIC   view full review
This "salad" is yummy enough to be dessert. The last time I had it was when I was six years...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2008 by SARA   view full review
This is a wonderful holiday recipe – with the red and green cherries in a snowy white base! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2004 by AUNTIE JUNE   view full review
Sorry but we did not care for this salad at all. It had a completely different taste to it. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2010 by Mary   view full review
Yes! I've been looking for this recipe! I used to make it 15 years ago. I'm making it for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2009 by Joyousblue Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Just like I remember. My mom used to make this for holiday meals and she was the only one who...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2012 by PARK26   view full review
I think it has was too much mayonnaise. If I made it again, I would only use 1/2 cup.

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