Ingredients
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- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 (15-ounce) can of fruit cocktail, well drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can of mandarin orange segments, well drained
- 1 (16-ounce) jar maraschino cherries, well drained
- 2 cups flaked coconut (the sweetened variety)
- 1 Red Delicious apple, cored and diced (do not peel)
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine your heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until you achieve soft, pillowy peaks—think of the texture you’d get with store-bought whipped topping.
- Gently fold in the sour cream using a spatula, being careful to maintain that light, airy texture you just created.
- Add the fruit cocktail, mandarin orange segments, maraschino cherries, shredded coconut, and mini marshmallows. Use a gentle folding motion to combine everything – you want to keep the fruit pieces intact and preserve the fluffiness of the whipped cream.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate it for at least a couple of hours. This resting time is crucial; it allows all those flavors to meld together.
- Dish it up straight from the fridge for the best experience. This salad is best enjoyed cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigerated
- Cuisine: American