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Creamy Easter Fruit Salad Delight

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A refreshing and creamy fruit salad perfect for festive brunches, combining fresh fruit with a luscious cream cheese and sour cream dressing, topped with toasted coconut and nuts for a delightful crunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 1 cup green grapes, halved (seedless preferred)
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned in juice, drained)
  • 1 cup mandarin orange segments (canned or fresh)
  • 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a lighter touch)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened (full-fat recommended)
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (adjust sweetness to taste)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup toasted coconut flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry all fresh fruit thoroughly. Hull and halve strawberries, halve grapes, slice kiwi, and drain pineapple and mandarin segments if using canned. Place all fruit in a large mixing bowl gently to avoid bruising.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sour cream (or Greek yogurt) using an electric mixer or whisk until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add honey, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the cream cheese mixture. Beat again until well combined and glossy.
  4. Pour the creamy dressing over the fruit bowl. Using a spatula, gently fold the dressing into the fruit until all pieces are lightly coated. Avoid overmixing to keep the fruit intact.
  5. Optional: Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add coconut flakes and nuts, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool briefly.
  6. Sprinkle toasted coconut and nuts over the top. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld and the salad chill nicely.
  7. Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and garnish with fresh mint leaves.

Notes

Use ripe but firm fruit to avoid sogginess. Soften cream cheese properly to avoid lumps. Fold dressing gently into fruit to keep texture intact. Toast nuts and coconut for added crunch and flavor. Chill salad for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor. For dairy-free version, substitute sour cream and cream cheese with coconut yogurt and plant-based cream cheese, and use maple syrup instead of honey.

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