Fruit Salad Recipe With Vanilla Pudding

Elevate the classic fruit salad experience with Vanilla Pudding Fruit Salad—a delightful and sweet variation on the traditional recipe. This effortless dessert boasts a vibrant rainbow of fruits, generously coated in a simple yet luscious vanilla sauce, making it an ideal standalone dessert or a heavenly topping for ice cream. Indulge in the perfect blend of freshness and sweetness with this easy-to-create treat!

Embrace the joys of summer—the lush green grass, vibrant fresh flowers, sun-drenched afternoons, and the abundance of ripe fruits and vegetables! Infuse the essence of the season into every meal, starting with Mango Berry Overnight Oats for breakfast, transitioning to delightful salads for lunch, and rounding off the day with grilled veggies for dinner. And, of course, a finale of fresh fruits and berries for dessert—the perfectly sweet conclusion to a beautiful summer meal!

While pies and fruit crisps often grace my kitchen, there are times when simplicity reigns supreme. Opting for something effortlessly easy, sans baking and free of fuss, allows me to relish the summer bounty to its fullest. It’s a refreshing departure, offering a no-fuss yet utterly delightful way to savor the abundance of the season.

This dessert is a vibrant medley of all the colors of the rainbow, artfully assembled in one delicious bowl. I opt for the convenience of canned peaches, mandarins, and pineapple to streamline the preparation, but fresh alternatives work splendidly if you have them on hand. For a fresh touch, I recommend quickly peeling the peaches using a simple tomato peeling method and tossing them in a bit of lemon or lime juice to prevent browning.

To create the sweet vanilla sauce, a touch of pudding mix combines with the juice from one can of peaches, while the remaining fruit is drained. This transforms the medley into a simple summer dessert bursting with both color and flavor. Vanilla proves to be the perfect complement for this Fruit Salad with Vanilla Pudding.

Serve it as is or elevate it with a dollop of Cool Whip. For an extra special treat, consider spooning it over ice cream, Greek yogurt, or angel food cake. If you desire more sauce, you can create an additional batch by mixing reserved fruit juices with pudding mix. To maintain balance, it’s advisable to make any extra sauce separately and add it to the fruit salad as needed, as it can become quite sweet.

For a burst of citrusy freshness, I enhance the ensemble with fresh lime zest. If lime is unavailable, feel free to substitute with lemon zest or even combine both for an extra citrus kick. This Vanilla Pudding Fruit Salad is the ideal dessert to satisfy a crowd’s sweet cravings.