Simple Fruit Salad with Condensed Milk

I’ll never forget the first time I tried fruit salad with condensed milk at a family gathering – the sweet, creamy coating completely changed how I thought about fresh fruit. The secret is really just two ingredients: good quality condensed milk and whatever fresh fruit you have on hand, tossed together for an incredibly easy dessert. Now it’s my go-to recipe whenever I need something quick, refreshing, and guaranteed to disappear from the bowl in minutes.

Estimated Nutrition

Estimated nutrition for the whole recipe (without optional ingredients):

• Calories: 550-650
• Protein: 8-12 g
• Fat: 18-25 g
• Carbohydrates: 85-100 g

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh fruit (cut into 1/2-inch uniform pieces)
• 1/3 cup condensed milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

Step 1: Prepare and Chill the Fruit

• 3 cups fresh fruit

Wash all fresh fruit thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.

Cut into uniform 1/2-inch pieces, removing any seeds, pits, or inedible parts.

Transfer the cut fruit to a large bowl and refrigerate while you prepare the cream mixture.

I like to cut the fruit into consistent sizes because it ensures even coating with the cream and creates a more elegant presentation.

Step 2: Make the Sweetened Cream Sauce

• 1/3 cup condensed milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

In a separate bowl, combine the condensed milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and fresh lime juice.

Whisk vigorously for about 1-2 minutes until the mixture is smooth, well-blended, and slightly thickened.

The condensed milk will create a luscious sauce while the lime juice brightens the flavor and adds a subtle tartness to balance the sweetness.

I find that a squeeze of fresh lime juice really makes this dessert feel less heavy and more refreshing.

Step 3: Combine and Serve

• chilled fruit from Step 1
• sweetened cream sauce from Step 2

Pour the sweetened cream sauce from Step 2 over the chilled fruit from Step 1 and gently fold together until all fruit pieces are evenly coated.

Divide into serving bowls or cups and serve immediately while the fruit is still cold and the contrast between cold fruit and creamy sauce is at its best.

Simple Fruit Salad with Condensed Milk

Delicious Simple Fruit Salad with Condensed Milk recipe with step-by-step instructions.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 600

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 3 cups fresh fruit (cut into 1/2-inch uniform pieces)
• 1/3 cup condensed milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

Method

 

1. Wash all fresh fruit thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels. Cut into uniform 1/2-inch pieces, removing any seeds, pits, or inedible parts. Transfer the cut fruit to a large bowl and refrigerate while you prepare the cream mixture. I like to cut the fruit into consistent sizes because it ensures even coating with the cream and creates a more elegant presentation.
2. In a separate bowl, combine the condensed milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and fresh lime juice. Whisk vigorously for about 1-2 minutes until the mixture is smooth, well-blended, and slightly thickened. The condensed milk will create a luscious sauce while the lime juice brightens the flavor and adds a subtle tartness to balance the sweetness. I find that a squeeze of fresh lime juice really makes this dessert feel less heavy and more refreshing.
3. Pour the sweetened cream sauce from Step 2 over the chilled fruit from Step 1 and gently fold together until all fruit pieces are evenly coated. Divide into serving bowls or cups and serve immediately while the fruit is still cold and the contrast between cold fruit and creamy sauce is at its best.