Sometimes I just want a dessert that feels fresh without turning on the oven, and that’s when I make this fruit salad with whipped cream. It’s quick to pull together and always looks bright and inviting on the table. Nothing complicated, just simple ingredients doing their thing.
The mix of juicy fruits with soft whipped cream gives it a nice balance of light and creamy. I don’t follow a fixed list I just use whatever fruits are available and adjust as I go. It’s flexible and always turns out good.
I usually chill it for a bit before serving, especially on warm days. It works well after meals or even as a mid-day treat. Easy, refreshing, and done in minutes.
Fruit Salad With Whipped Cream
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Maple syrup
- 2 Apples
- 1 cup Berries
- 3/4 cup Heavy whipping cream
- 1 Banana
- 1 cup Grapes
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit by coring the apples and cutting them into chunks without peeling.
- Peel and chop the banana into chunks, and slice the grapes in half.
- Whip the cream with maple syrup until it forms stiff peaks.
- Gently fold the fruit into the whipped cream, then serve.
Nutrition Facts:
| Nutrition | Value |
|---|---|
| Calories | 143 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 18 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Vitamin A | 383 IU |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Sugar | 13 g |
| Calcium | 24 mg |
What Fruit Pairs Best with Whipped Cream?
Summer fruits like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and peaches are perfect with whipped cream. Combined with lemon juice and a touch of sugar, they create a refreshing and delicious summer treat.
What Fruits Are Best For Fruit Salad Recipe?
For better digestion, avoid mixing acidic fruits such as grapefruits and strawberries or sub-acidic foods like apples, pomegranates, and peaches with sweet fruits like bananas and raisins.
What Fruit Should Not Be Paired Together?
Certain fruits and vegetables should not be stored near each other. For example, avoid storing apples with avocados, bananas with mangoes, and tomatoes with cucumbers.
