Frozen Fruit Salad Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 16 oz crushed pineapple
drained, reserve the juice
- 2-3 bananas
chopped
- 12 oz Cool Whip
thawed*
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 12 maraschino cherries
quartered
- Additional Cool Whip for garnish
if desired
- Additional cherries for decorating
if desired
Directions
- 1
Prepare two cupcake pans with cupcake liners. Set aside.
- 2
Pour reserved pineapple juice over the bananas. Set aside.
- 3
Gently fold Cool Whip, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice and almond extract together. Be careful not to over mix.
- 4
Add the cherries, pineapple, bananas (drain the pineapple juice and discard the juice), and 2 tablespoons of cherry juice from the jar to the Cool Whip mixture and stir to combine.
- 5
Divide the mixture evenly between the cupcake liners and put in the freezer until completely frozen, 3-4 hours.
- 6
Remove cupcakes from the pan and garnish with whipped cream and a cherry, if desired.
Frozen Fruit Salad Cupcakes
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About this Recipe
Imagine the refreshing taste of fruit salad transformed into a delightful, individual frozen treat. These Frozen Fruit Salad Cupcakes are the perfect answer for a light, creamy dessert, especially as warmer weather arrives.
What makes these Frozen Fruit Salad Cupcakes so special is the harmonious blend of sweet fruit with a rich, yet light, creamy base. The tang of fresh lemon juice and a hint of almond extract cut through the sweetness, ensuring a perfectly balanced flavor in every bite-sized portion.
You can expect a truly refreshing dessert that's both creamy and bursting with bright fruit flavors. Each cupcake offers a delightful interplay of textures—the smooth, frozen filling dotted with soft banana, juicy pineapple, and tender maraschino cherries. Topped with a cloud of whipped cream, it's a nostalgic taste reminiscent of classic ambrosia salad, but in an elegant, individual serving.
Feel free to adjust the fruit proportions to your liking; while cherries, bananas, and pineapple create a classic combination, you could increase or decrease the amount of each. For a slightly different aroma, a different extract, such as vanilla, could be used in place of almond extract.
These frozen treats are ideal for spring gatherings, summer barbecues, or any occasion where you desire a light and festive dessert. Serve them chilled, garnished with a dollop of extra whipped cream and a cherry for an elegant presentation.