Pineapple and Macapuno Filipino Fruit Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-27 · Updated 2026-07-27

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A chilled Filipino dessert salad combining sweet pineapples, chewy macapuno strings, and creamy condensed milk dressing. This Filipino-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers canned pineapple chunks in juice, sweetened condensed milk, all-purpose cream 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 250 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.

Prep: 15 min Serves 6 Filipino cuisine 250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup canned pineapple chunks in juice
1/2 cup macapuno (coconut sport strings), drained
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup all-purpose cream
1/4 cup mini marshmallows
1/2 cup mixed fruit cocktail, drained
1/4 cup (optional garnish) grated cheddar cheese

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup canned pineapple chunks with juice, 1/2 cup drained macapuno strings, and 1/2 cup drained mixed fruit cocktail. Stir gently to mix.
Step 2: Add 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk and 1/2 cup all-purpose cream to the fruit mixture. Stir until all ingredients are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
Step 3: Fold in 1/4 cup mini marshmallows and mix lightly.
Step 4: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
Step 5: Before serving, sprinkle 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese over the top as an optional garnish. Serve cold as a refreshing Filipino dessert.