Sweet Macapuno and Pineapple Filipino Fruit Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

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A creamy and refreshing dessert salad featuring macapuno coconut strings, pineapple chunks, and sweetened condensed milk, chilled to perfection. This Filipino-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers canned pineapple chunks, drained, 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 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.

Prep: 15 min Serves 6 Filipino cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup macapuno strings (coconut sport strings)
1 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup all-purpose cream
1/2 cup mini marshmallows
1/4 cup cheddar cheese, cubed

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup macapuno strings, 1 cup drained canned pineapple chunks, and 1/2 cup mini marshmallows. Stir gently to mix the fruits and marshmallows evenly.
Step 2: Pour in 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk and 1/2 cup all-purpose cream. Fold the ingredients carefully until the mixture is creamy and homogenous.
Step 3: Add 1/4 cup cubed cheddar cheese and mix lightly. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and the salad to become refreshingly cold.