What You’ll Need
- Fruit cocktail. Drain one 15-ounce can well. Let it sit in a strainer while you mix the base so any extra juice can drip away.
- Sweetened condensed milk. One 14-ounce can sweetens the salad and gives the frozen base its creamy texture.
- Mayonnaise. Whisk ½ cup into the condensed milk for a smooth base with a mild tang.
How to Make Frozen Fruit Salad
Whisk the sweetened condensed milk and mayonnaise together until smooth. Gently fold in the drained fruit so the pieces stay intact. Spread the mixture evenly in a freezer-safe casserole dish or loaf pan, cover, and freeze for at least 4 hours, until firm enough to scoop.
How to Serve It
Let the salad stand at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping. If it has frozen overnight and still feels too firm, give it a few more minutes to soften. Serve in eight small bowls.
3-Ingredient Poor Man’s Frozen Fruit Salad
A sweet, scoopable frozen dessert made with fruit cocktail, sweetened condensed milk, and mayonnaise.
- Freeze time — At least 4 hours
- Softening time — About 5–10 minutes
- Servings — 8
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 ounces) fruit cocktail, well drained
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Drain the fruit cocktail thoroughly in a strainer.
- Whisk the sweetened condensed milk and mayonnaise in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Gently fold in the drained fruit until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture in a freezer-safe casserole dish or loaf pan. Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm enough to scoop.
- Let stand at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping and serving.