Description
This Creamy Strawberry Banana Fruit Salad is a refreshing, sweet, and silky-smooth dessert made with fresh fruits and a rich creamy dressing. Perfect for summer days, parties, or a quick healthy treat, it combines juicy strawberries and ripe bananas with a lightly sweetened cream for irresistible flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream (chilled)
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup plain yogurt or cream cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (to prevent browning)
Instructions
- Wash and slice the strawberries. Peel and slice the bananas.
- In a large bowl, gently toss bananas with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In another bowl, whisk together heavy cream and condensed milk until slightly thick.
- Add yogurt or cream cheese (if using) and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Add the strawberries and bananas to the creamy mixture.
- Gently fold until all fruit is well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Tips
- 🍯 Adjust sweetness by adding more or less condensed milk.
- ❄️ For extra chill, refrigerate fruits before mixing.
- 🍍 Add other fruits like pineapple, kiwi, or grapes for variety.
- 🥄 Fold gently to avoid mashing the bananas.
- ⏳ Best served fresh—consume within 24 hours for best taste.