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Hawaiian Fruit Salad
Hawaiian Fruit Salad is made with cream cheese, marshmallow creme, and strawberries.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Original yield
- Serves 10
- Ingredients
- 7 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Desserts
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Allow for chilling
Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.
2. Fold at the stated step
Keep the folding step in the mixing sequence.
Get to know the ingredients
cream cheese (, at room temperature)
In the method: In a medium bowl, whip the softened cream cheese with a handheld mixer until fluffy.
marshmallow creme
In the method: Add in the marshmallow cream and mix until combined.
strawberries (, hulled and sliced)
In the method: Fold in the strawberries, pineapple, oranges, kiwi, and banana with a large spoon.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 10. Original quantities shown.
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Ingredient note
Source: 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese (, at room temperature)Ingredient note
Source: 7 ounces marshmallow cremeIngredient note
Source: 1 pound strawberries (, hulled and sliced)Ingredient note
Source: 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks (or tidbits; , drained)Ingredient note
Source: 1 (10-ounce) can mandarin oranges (, drained)Ingredient note
Source: 2 kiwi (, peeled and cut)Ingredient note
Source: 1 banana (, cut into coins)
How to make it
0 of 3 steps completeMake room for Hawaiian Fruit Salad
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Best served within a few hours.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Start with this step: In a medium bowl, whip the softened cream cheese with a handheld mixer until fluffy.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.
What happens at the end?
Best served within a few hours.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 10. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
Draining: I like to drain my fruit and then place on a paper towel to remove excess juice. To soften cream cheese : Leave it on the counter for 1 hour or so. Alternatively, place the cream cheese on a microwave-safe plate and heat for about 15 seconds, or until soft (not melted). Make ahead: Do not combine the fruit and cream mixture until ready to serve. Simply cover the cream cheese mixture and diced fruit separately. Store in the refrigerator. You will need to let the cream mixture set out at room temperature about 15 minutes before adding fruit. Variations: Add in (or replace) one of the fruits with green apples, grapes, or mango. Sprinkle mini marshmallows on top for the kids. Sprinkle shredded coconut on top for the adults.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: iheartnaptime.net. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.