Twenty Four Hour Fruit Salad

Elevate your dessert repertoire with this rich and creamy Twenty Four Hour Fruit Salad—an irresistible blend of vibrant fruits, pillowy marshmallows, and a luscious homemade custard that brings it all together. Featuring a medley of pineapple tidbits, halved green grapes, and optional maraschino cherries, this classic recipe is crowned with freshly whipped cream and infused with a hint of citrusy orange juice. The secret to its divine texture? A full 24-hour rest in the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to meld and the marshmallows to soften into perfection. Ideal for holidays, potlucks, or any special occasion, this make-ahead fruit salad promises to be the star of your dessert table. Serve it chilled and watch it disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Fresh orange juice
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
• 2 cups Miniature marshmallows
• 2 cups Pineapple tidbits (drained)
• 1 cup Seedless green grapes (halved)
• 2 medium Bananas (sliced)
• 0.5 cup Maraschino cherries (halved, optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan over low heat, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, and flour until smooth.

Step 2

Gradually stir in the orange juice and continue whisking until the mixture thickens, about 8-10 minutes. Do not let it boil.

Step 3

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter until fully melted. Let the mixture cool completely to room temperature.

Step 4

While the custard cools, whip the heavy cream in a large bowl until stiff peaks form.

Step 5

Gently fold the cooled custard into the whipped cream until well combined.

Step 6

Add the miniature marshmallows, pineapple tidbits, halved green grapes, and maraschino cherries (if using) to the mixture. Stir gently to combine.

Step 7

Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the marshmallows to soften.

Step 8

Just before serving, slice the bananas and fold them into the fruit salad.

Step 9

Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or individual dishes and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1752 grams (1752.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2669

Total Fat 114.40g	147%
Saturated Fat 64.20g	321%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.70g
Cholesterol 678mg	226%
Sodium 476mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 384.40g	140%
Dietary Fiber 14.80g	53%
Total Sugars 303.20g
Protein 20.50g	41%

Vitamin D 87IU	433%
Calcium 175mg	13%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 2370mg	50%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.9%

Protein: 3.1%

Carbs: 58.0%