Chilled Filipino Fruit Salad with Sweetened Condensed Milk
A refreshing dessert of mixed tropical fruits and canned fruit cocktail, bound in creamy sweetened condensed milk and chilled to perfection. This Filipino-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers canned fruit cocktail, drained, ripe mango, peeled and diced, pineapple chunks, fresh or canned into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) canned fruit cocktail, drained
- 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned
- 1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose cream
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherries, halved (optional)
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 can (15 oz) drained fruit cocktail, 1 large diced ripe mango, 1 cup pineapple chunks, and 1 cup halved green grapes.
- Step 2: Add 1 cup sweetened condensed milk and 1/2 cup all-purpose cream. Stir gently until fruits are evenly coated in the creamy mixture.
- Step 3: Fold in 1/2 cup mini marshmallows and 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese for a traditional Filipino flavor contrast.
- Step 4: Transfer the mixture to a covered container and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until cold and flavors meld.
- Step 5: Just before serving, optionally garnish with 1/4 cup halved maraschino cherries for color and extra sweetness.








