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Fruit Cocktail Float

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Fruit Cocktail Float is a quick and easy dessert dish that you can whip-up anytime. It does not involve baking and it is so easy to make. I recommend this dish for beginners because of its simplicity. You should be able to make this dish without any issues as long as you follow our step by step recipe.

This dessert is similar to peach refrigerator cake, but only better.
fruit cocktail float recipe

Fruit cocktail float won’t be complete without canned fruit cocktail. I have to add Maraschino cherries because I noticed that most brands of canned fruit cocktail do not contain much cherries, contrary to the graphic displayed on the can. Sometimes, I think that it is deceiving to consumers, but this post is all about the recipe, so I will forget about my whining for now.

Note that I am using “heavy” whipping cream for this recipe. You will get better results if you follow the exact ingredients listed below. Regular whipping cream (not heavy) can still be used though, if heavy whipping cream is not available.

Use any brand of Graham crackers. You will need to crush a piece or two of them though and sprinkle on top later on. It is best to refrigerate longer for best results. If you want this to have the texture of ice cream sandwich, I suggest that you place it in the freezer for 2 to 3 hours before serving.

Try this Fruit Cocktail Float recipe. Let me know what you think.

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5 from 1 vote

Fruit Cocktail Float

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings 6
Author Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. 473 ml cold heavy whipping cream
  • 7.6 oz. 225 ml table cream or all purpose cream
  • 2 15.25 oz. cans of fruit cocktail
  • 9 tablespoons condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 pieces Graham crackers
  • 8 to 10 pieces Maraschino cherries
  • 3 tablespoons crushed Graham

Instructions

  • Drain the fruit cocktail by pouring each can in a strainer. Set aside.
  • Prepare the whipping cream mixture by pouring the heavy whipping cream in a mixing bowl. Whisk in medium speed using an electric mixer. Set to high speed after 2 minutes and continue to whisk until soft peaks form (around 5 more minutes).
  • Stir-in the table cream, condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Continue to whisk for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Arrange a layer of Graham crackers at the bottom of a wide 8x8 baking pan.
  • Pour-in half of the whipping cream mixture. Spread.
  • Create another layer by adding half of the fruit cocktail. Spread.
  • Make another layer of Graham crackers. Top with the remaining heavy cream mixture.
  • Arrange the remaining fruit cocktail on top and add some cherries.
  • Sprinkle the crushed Graham on top.
  • Refrigerate for 3 to 5 hours. Serve.
  • Share and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 6g

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Comments

  1. Diana says

    December 24, 2021 at 8:15 pm

    How big of a pan? Will a 13x9 b ok?

    Reply
  2. Sarah says

    February 26, 2017 at 11:44 pm

    5 stars
    Hi! Anong heavy whipping cream po ginamit nyo? Thanks!

    Reply
  3. emily says

    January 1, 2017 at 10:09 pm

    reconstituted cream po..

    Reply
    • Vanjo Merano says

      January 2, 2017 at 8:35 am

      Yes, that should be fine.

      Reply
  4. emily says

    January 1, 2017 at 5:57 am

    ilang teaspoon po ng vanilla extract & pwede po ba ung thick cream?

    Reply
    • Vanjo Merano says

      January 1, 2017 at 11:23 am

      Use 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. As for the thick cream, are you referring to heavy whipping cream? If yes, then pwede mo pong gamitin yun 🙂

      Reply
  5. Yanie says

    December 30, 2016 at 11:06 pm

    This is almost like the refrigerator cake that my mom used to make except she uses mamon instead of the graham crackers. Love all your recipes. I will be trying this tomorrow for NYE along with your bibingka and palitaw recipes. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Vanjo Merano says

      December 31, 2016 at 4:45 pm

      Happy New Year!

      Reply
  6. rose says

    November 21, 2016 at 4:43 pm

    hi can i just use a hand mixer instead of an electric mixer for the whip cream? thank you

    Reply
    • Vanjo Merano says

      November 21, 2016 at 4:47 pm

      Hi Rose, just to clarify -- are you asking if a hand blender can be used instead of a stand mixer? If so, the answer is yes.

      Reply
  7. Clarry Lozano says

    November 17, 2016 at 7:55 am

    My 13 yr. old son was browsing on your page and found this for his TLE class… He decided to use this tomorrow. I asked him to make one first earlier for me to try. Just tried it a while ago and it tastes really good. Thank you, this would be a great help for him considering how simple and explainable the procedure is. ??

    Reply
    • Vanjo Merano says

      November 17, 2016 at 8:00 am

      You are welcome. I’m glad that he found the recipe.

      Sounds like he did a great job. Kudos to him 🙂

      Reply
  8. Vanessa Castillo says

    October 18, 2016 at 1:35 pm

    Hi! I’m planning on making this dessert but i have some questions… What is table cream or all purpose cream? Is it the same as whipped cream?

    Reply
    • Vanjo Merano says

      October 18, 2016 at 2:26 pm

      It is not the same as whipping cream, but you can use heavy whipping cream as an alternative ingredient.

      Reply
  9. romeo says

    July 8, 2016 at 9:03 am

    ang sarap pala ng ganyan

    Reply
    • Vanjo Merano says

      August 18, 2016 at 9:54 am

      Romeo, masarap na at simple lang gawin. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Zaida says

    July 6, 2016 at 7:45 pm

    Kindly subscribe me more dishes

    Reply
  11. richelle ann abenoja says

    June 29, 2016 at 6:24 am

    very delicious i want to taste it… 🙂

    Reply
    • Vanjo Merano says

      August 18, 2016 at 9:53 am

      Hi Richelle, you should try the recipe. Can you also let me know how it went once you tasted it?

      Reply

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