Frozen Fruit Salad Cupcakes

These frozen fruit salad cupcakes are made with cherries, bananas, and pineapples in a evenly candy, creamy, frozen filling topped with a dollop of whipped cream! This refreshing, simple no bake dessert is ideal for hotter months!

Closeup of a frozen fruit salad cupcake with a bite taken out of it.

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Simple Frozen Fruit Salad Cupcakes

Frozen fruit salad had by no means actually been on my radar till I attempted it at an area ice cream store years in the past. A creamy, frozen dessert with chunks of fruit in it? I attempted it, fell in love and determined to make my very own model.

On this frozen fruit salad, creamy sweetened condensed milk is folded into mild and fluffy cool whip together with a touch of lemon juice for brightness and a few almond extract for a uniquely deep taste. Maraschino cherries, bananas, and pineapples are blended into the graceful filling earlier than it’s spooned into muffin tins and frozen strong. The result’s a lightweight, refreshing dessert with simply the correct amount of sweetness. It’s good for spring and summer time days and is certain to win over a crowd.

Feeling impressed to make extra recipes with contemporary fruit? ‘Tis the season. Strive my Strawberry Banana Frozen Yogurt Cupcakes, these Fruit Cheesecake Sugar Cookie Cups, or this Raspberry Peach Sangria Trifle.

Frozen fruit salad cupcakes on a serving platter.

What Is Frozen Fruit Salad?

Frozen fruit salad is a relaxing dessert of contemporary fruit suspended in a creamy, frozen combination of whipped cream and sweetened condensed milk. This no-bake deal with is commonly frozen in a loaf pan and sliced however I made a decision to show it into cupcake type as a substitute.

Recipe Substances

Here’s a listing of components wanted to make fruit salad cupcakes. Scroll to the recipe card under for measurements.

Cool Whip – Take the Cool Whip out of the freezer to thaw earlier than utilizing. Feeling adventurous? Strive making your individual Selfmade Whipped Cream as a substitute. One full recipe of my whipped cream would exchange 8 oz of Cool Whip.
Sweetened condensed milk
Lemon juice
Almond extract – I really like almond extract right here however vanilla will work simply tremendous as effectively.
Maraschino cherries – Drain the juices from the cherries, however maintain on to 2 tablespoons to be used within the filling. This can assist preserve the frozen dessert from turning into icy.
Crushed pineapple
Bananas

The right way to Make Frozen Fruit Salad Cupcakes

Making frozen fruit salad cupcakes couldn’t be simpler. It’s just some easy steps. Be sure that to scroll to the recipe card under for extra detailed directions.

Soak the bananas in pineapple juice to assist preserve them from browning an excessive amount of.
Fold the Cool Whip, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and almond extract collectively.
Stir in the cherries, pineapple, bananas (drain the pineapple juice), and a pair of tablespoons of cherry juice from the jar.

Folding sweetened condensed milk into Cool Whip.

Freeze. Fill a cupcake pan lined with cupcake liners with the combination and freeze till strong.
Garnish with whipped cream and cherries.

Recipe Ideas & Variations

Listed below are some suggestions and tips that can assist you to obtain one of the best frozen fruit salad cupcakes doable. I even threw in some enjoyable variations so that you can attempt.

Drain the fruit. Earlier than including the fruit to the combo, be certain that it’s drained off any extra moisture, This can assist preserve the dessert from growing an icy texture.
Don’t over-mix. You need the Cool Whip to keep up a few of its quantity. So, when mixing the sweetened condensed milk and the fruit into the Cool Whip, fold the components in gently and solely till simply included.
Experiment with totally different fruits. Strive strawberries or blueberries as a substitute of cherries or think about using crushed peaches as a substitute of pineapple. Most fruits are a welcome addition to this frozen fruit salad.
Add some nuts. Historically, this dessert usually has nuts in it. Throw your favourite nut into the combo (I like cashews and pecans right here) together with the fruit for slightly further crunch.
Make your individual whipped cream. As an alternative of Cool Whip, make your individual whipped cream. Strive my Selfmade Whipped Cream, this Stabilized Mascarpone Whipped Cream, and even my Strawberry Whipped Cream.

Can These Be Made In Advance?

Completely. As soon as the cupcakes have frozen fully prepare them in a single layer in an hermetic container. Seal the container and retailer them within the freezer for as much as 3 months.

Extra Contemporary Fruit Recipes:

Summer season is coming and it’s received me fascinated with contemporary fruit. These frozen fruit salad cupcakes are a few of my favorites however listed below are another scrumptious recipes starring contemporary fruit.