Filipino Fruit Salad Recipe
For Pinoys, the term ‘Filipino Fruit salad’ instantly brings to mind a sweet treat: a colorful mix of canned fruits smothered in a rich blend of cream and milk. The best part? This classic dessert takes only 5 minutes to create, since all the ingredients are readily available at stores or markets – no need to start from scratch.
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Expect sweetness and creaminess from fruit cocktail (canned mixed fruits), kaong (sugar palm fruit), and nata de coco (coconut gel) in this Filipino Fruit Salad Recipe.
Fresh coconut strips add a satisfying crunch, while diced cheese provides a pleasantly pungent contrast. In short, this Filipino Fruit Salad is the perfect antidote to rich celebration and holiday foods, refreshing your taste buds with every bite
How To Make A Filipino Fruit Salad
- Drain the syrup – Remove the syrup from the fruit cocktail, nata de coco and kaong. Trust me, you don’t want that extra sugar in your salad.
- Combine all ingredients – fruit cocktail, nata de coco, kaong, Carnation Condensed Milk, All-Purpose Cream, fresh coconut strips and diced cheese – in one big bowl. Gently mix until everything is incorporated.
- Chill it – Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours. This timeout lets the flavors to meld and textures to harmonize.
- Enjoy for dessert – Serve the Filipino Fruit Salad chilled. The creamy texture and sweetness will be a hit!
Tips & Tricks when serving Filipino Fruit Salad
- Remember, chill your fruit salad in the fridge, but don’t freeze it! Freezing can make it icy and change the creamy texture.
- To keep your Filipino Fruit Salad refreshingly chilled for your guests, place the serving bowl in a larger container filled with ice. This clever trick preserves the creamy texture and keeps the flavors fresh! You can also use thermally insulated containers.
- For food safety and freshness, use shallow containers (about 1-2 inches deep) like stainless steel or glass bowls. They help cool things down fast, prevent bacteria from crashing the party and keep moisture at bay.
I personally enjoy this when chilled or frozen. Frozen fruit salad can have that ice cream like consistency, as long as it properly thawed before serving.
After a savory meal, having this as my dessert helps reset my palate. It is a great way to complete your meal.
Recommended Filipino Desserts to Try
- Macaroni Salad – A creamy pasta salad with macaroni, mayonnaise and fruits.
- Halo-Halo – A refreshing Filipino dessert mixing crushed ice, sweetened beans, fruits and creamy milk.
- Fruit Cocktail Float – A colorful dessert featuring fruit cocktail, cream, and Graham crackers.
- Graham Mango Float – Layers of graham crackers, sweetened cream and luscious mango slices create this iconic Filipino dessert.
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Filipino Fruit Salad
Ingredients
- 250 ml Nestle All Purpose Cream
- 14 ounces Carnation Condensed Milk
- 30 ounces fruit cocktail
- 12 ounces kaong sugar palm
- 12 ounces nata de coco coconut gel
- 1 lb fresh coconut strips
- 4 ounces cheese diced
Equipment
- Refrigerator / Cooler for chilling
Instructions
- Drain the syrup from the fruit cocktail, nata de coco, and kaong.30 ounces fruit cocktail, 12 ounces nata de coco, 12 ounces kaong
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.250 ml Nestle All Purpose Cream, 14 ounces Carnation Condensed Milk, 1 lb fresh coconut strips, 4 ounces cheese
- Gently fold the mixture until all ingredients are well blended.
- Cover the bowl. Refrigerate for 3 hours.
- Serve chilled. Share and enjoy!
Notes
- Check the expiry date of canned goods. It’s easy to forget this, especially when you’re using a lot of canned items. Expired syrup can affect the smell and taste, even if the cream is fresh. I usually inspect the lids before opening and avoid any dents or bulges.
- Go slow with folding. If you rush and stir everything fast, you’ll crush the fruit and break the nata. I use a wide silicone spatula and turn the bowl slowly. That helps keep the ingredients whole and gives the salad a better final look.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container. Leaving it exposed in the fridge will dry out the surface of the cream. I cover it tightly or transfer to smaller sealed tubs. This helps it stay creamy for up to three days without separation.
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