Twenty Four Hour Fruit Salad
Elevate your dessert repertoire with this rich and creamy Twenty Four Hour Fruit Salad—an irresistible blend of vibrant fruits, pillowy marshmallows, and a luscious homemade custard that brings it all together. Featuring a medley of pineapple tidbits, halved green grapes, and optional maraschino cherries, this classic recipe is crowned with freshly whipped cream and infused with a hint of citrusy orange juice. The secret to its divine texture? A full 24-hour rest in the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to meld and the marshmallows to soften into perfection. Ideal for holidays, potlucks, or any special occasion, this make-ahead fruit salad promises to be the star of your dessert table. Serve it chilled and watch it disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups Miniature marshmallows
- 2 cups Pineapple tidbits (drained)
- 1 cup Seedless green grapes (halved)
- 2 medium Bananas (sliced)
- 0.5 cup Maraschino cherries (halved, optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over low heat, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, and flour until smooth.
Gradually stir in the orange juice and continue whisking until the mixture thickens, about 8-10 minutes. Do not let it boil.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter until fully melted. Let the mixture cool completely to room temperature.
While the custard cools, whip the heavy cream in a large bowl until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the cooled custard into the whipped cream until well combined.
Add the miniature marshmallows, pineapple tidbits, halved green grapes, and maraschino cherries (if using) to the mixture. Stir gently to combine.
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the marshmallows to soften.
Just before serving, slice the bananas and fold them into the fruit salad.
Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or individual dishes and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2669 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.4 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.2 g | 321% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 678 mg | 226% | |
| Sodium | 476 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 384.4 g | 140% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 303.2 g | ||
| Protein | 20.5 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 174 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2370 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
