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    Fruit Salad with Pudding

    Published: Mar 13, 2020 · Modified: Aug 6, 2020 by Fox Valley Foodie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Fruit salad with pudding

    Fruit salad with pudding is an easy dessert loaded with fresh fruit swimming in a sweet and silky pudding-based sauce.

    If you are looking for an effortless dessert for your next party or potluck, this fruit-filled wonder is absolutely addicting! It can also be easily tweaked and customized to fit your tastes.

    Fruit salad with pudding

    Fruit Salad with Pudding

    Like a traditional fruit salad, this recipe features an array of fresh fruit tossed together in a sweet sauce. My sauce is a vanilla pudding-based sauce that combines with the fruit juices to make a sweet and silky coating that nicely complements the fruit flavor.

    How to make the fruit salad sauce

    There is no reason you can't make a packet of instant vanilla pudding and use it to coat the fruit, but this particular sauce is even better when you use the juice from the canned pineapples instead. Simply drain the juice from a 20 ounce can of pineapple chunks and whisk it in with the instant pudding powder along with two tablespoons of maraschino cherry liquid.

    Tip: It isn't called for in my recipe, but you could also substitute orange juice for more citrus flavor, in place of the cherry juice or in addition to it.

    You will notice the sauce seems gritty at first. This is normal. After it sits for 30 minutes it will become silky smooth.

    Fruit Salad sauce in dish with fresh strawberries

    What fruit goes in fruit salad

    My fruit salad with pudding features pineapple, bananas, strawberries, blueberries, and maraschino cherries. However, you can customize it with your favorite fruit. I recommend sticking with pineapple chunks since you need the juice to mix with the puddle, but the remaining fruit can be customized by substituting 4 cups of your favorite fresh fruit.

    Additionally, rather than using fresh fruit you can use frozen instead once it is thawed out. The texture won't be as good though. However, the liquid from the thawed fruit can also be added to the sauce for additional flavor.

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    Fruit salad with pudding recipe

    Fruit salad with pudding

    Fruit salad with pudding is an easy dessert loaded with fresh fruit swimming in a sweet and silky pudding-based sauce.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Rest: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 137kcal
    Author: Fox Valley Foodie

    Ingredients

    • 5 ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix
    • 20 ounce can pineapple chunks
    • 1 cup jarred maraschino cherries (drained)
    • 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
    • 2 bananas (sliced)
    • 1 ½ cups sliced strawberries
    • 1 cup blueberries

    Instructions

    • Drain juice from pineapple can and add juice to a bowl along with pudding powder and 2 tablespoons of juice from the maraschino cherries. Whisk everything together until combined.*
    • Add fresh fruit to the bowl and gently stir everything together until the fruit is fully coated with sauce.
    • Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes then enjoy.**

    Notes

    *The sauce will still be gritty initially, but it will turn silky smooth as it sits.
    **I recommend enjoying this the same day it is made, but you can make it a day in advance. However, the sauce will thin out further as more liquid from the fruit is released and the bananas will soften more.
     
    IF YOU LIKED THIS RECIPE try my pina colada inspired Fruit Salad with Yogurt, or the easy Marshmallow Fruit Dip!

    Nutritional Information

    Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Clara

      August 04, 2020 at 9:52 pm

      5 stars
      You are amazing. I enjoy your recipes AND your sense of humor.

      Reply
      • Melanie

        November 06, 2022 at 12:50 am

        How many servings does this recipe make? We're planning for 25-30 for Thanksgiving dinner and this would be an easy and tasty side dish or dessert.

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    2. Clara

      March 15, 2020 at 6:27 pm

      Good with Apple's also

      Reply
    3. Mac Callaway

      March 13, 2020 at 1:35 pm

      5 stars
      Well, this is just good. Who knew?

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