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Fruit Salad With Condensed Milk

Published: Dec 17, 2012 · Modified: Aug 19, 2021 by Shweta Arora · This post may contain affiliate links

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Fruit salad with condensed milk and cream is an easy and delicious no-cook dessert recipe. It is sweet, rich, creamy, and perfect for parties or just when you crave something sweet.

I'm sharing how to make this easy and creamy Indian fruit salad recipe without custard powder.

Close up of fruit salad with condensed milk bowl topped with more fruits and cherry

Fruit Salad is a very simple, easy & quick dessert recipe. My Mom often made this when we were kids and it's been a favorite ever since.

With the festive season kicking in, it's always a good idea to have such a fancy yet quick, no-cook dessert recipe handy.

If you love the no-cooking dessert concept, you must try these two other summer favorite dessert recipes using mango - Mango Kulfi and Mango Shrikhand Recipe (Amrakhand).

This Indian Fruit Salad 

  • Requires no cooking
  • Made without custard powder
  • Easy and quick
  • Sweet and delicious
  • Thick and creamy
  • Vegeratrian and glutenfree
  • Crowd pleaser!!

Indian fruit salad is fresh fruits mixed with condensed milk and cream (or milk) and flavored with cardamom. It is my all-time favorite no-cook dessert recipe.

Although it is called fruit salad it is more like a dessert recipe. It's sweet, creamy, luscious, and so delicious!! The best summer dessert!!

It requires no cooking and is super creamy and thick even without the custard powder.

My mom made it with milk instead of cream and that works too just the consistency is more runny than creamy.

It is definitely not the healthiest but hey it has fruits! Also, it's vegetarian and egg-free which makes it crowd-friendly. The best part is, it is always such a hit with kids and adults that it is my go-to summer dessert to bring to BBQ or potluck.

It is also a great way to finish those small portions of fruits left that need to be consumed soon.

So let's see how to make fruits salad with condensed milk and cream.

Recipe Ingredients

Indian fruit salad ingredients on wooden tray

Fruits - I prefer using fresh fruits for this fruit salad. I have used apple, banana, orange, mango, green and red grapes, strawberries, blueberries, and cherries for garnishing. You can use fruits of choice.

Pineapple, pomegranate seeds, kiwi, and chikoo (sapodilla) are other fruits that work well with this recipe.

Heavy whipping cream - I prefer using heavy whipping cream to give it a more creamy and luscious texture.

Condensed milk - I've used sweetened condensed milk this acts as a sweetener as well as helps thicken and bind the salad.

Nuts and dry fruits - I love adding golden raisins and sliced almonds but you can add any nuts (pecans or walnuts) or dry fruits of your choice. They add a nice crunch and chewy texture. To keep it nut-free, you can skip nuts. Coconut flakes would be a nice addition too.

Cardamom powder - I've used cardamom powder for flavor. It is optional and can be skipped or alternatively, vanilla extract can be used too.

Please refer to the recipe card for exact measurements of ingredients. 

Step by Step Method

Wash and dry all fruits. Peel (if required) and chop all fruits into bite-size and almost equal pieces.

Steps showing how to make Fruit Salad with Condensed Milk and cream

1 - In a large mixing bowl, add chilled heavy whipping cream and whip until the cream is light and fluffy.

2 - Stir in the condensed milk and cardamom powder and mix until well combined.

3 - Add all the chopped fruits, raisins, and sliced almonds and mix to combine.

4 - Cover and refrigerate at least for 30mins to 2 hours before serving!!

Serve chilled garnished with more fruits, nuts, and cherry on top! Enjoy!

top view of two bowls of creamy fruit salad with condensed milk and cream

Recipe Tips

Fruits like bananas & apples tend to oxidize (turn brown) when cut and exposed to air, so cut these fruits last and immediately add them to the creamy mixture to prevent them from oxidizing. 

If you prefer this salad sweeter, add 1-2 tablespoons of sugar or honey according to taste. The taste is just right for us with just condensed milk.

To keep it lighter, replace cream with milk and skip whipping. The consistency will not be creamy and more on the runny side but still delicious!!

For an even easier version, replace heavy whipping cream with store-bought cool whip. You can add some milk if required to adjust the consistency.

You can change fruits and their quantity as per preference. If you don't like certain fruit skip it or replace it with your favorite fruit.

This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled.

Frequently asked questions 

Can we use canned fruits to make this fruit salad?

Yes, canned fruits can be used along with fresh to make this fruit salad. Just make sure to drain the liquid from canned fruits.

Can this fruit salad be made ahead of time?

Yes, you can make this fruit salad ahead of time. Keep it covered and store it in the refrigerator till ready to serve. Leftovers can be stored for 1-2 days and are best eaten at the earliest since the fruits will start to get soggy and not taste fresh.

More Fruit dessert recipes

  • Tropical Parfait - Tropical Granola Parfait
  • Layered Vanilla Sponge Cake frosted with Whipped Cream and topped with fresh fruits
    Vanilla Sponge Cake with Whipped Cream and Fruits
  • Side view of berry parfait topped with cream and mint and golden spoon on side
    Berry Parfait with Cake and Ice cream
  • Blue bowl full of Mnag shrikhand garnished witth cut mangoes and pistachios
    Mango Shrikhand Recipe | Amrakhand
Two bowls of Indian fruit salad garnished with more fruits topped with cherry and golden spoon

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Two bowls of Indian fruit salad garnished with more fruits topped with cherry and golden spoon

Fruit Salad With Condensed Milk

Shweta Arora
Fruit salad with condensed milk and cream is an easy and delicious no-cook dessert recipe. It is sweet, rich, creamy, and perfect for parties or just when you crave something sweet. You dont need custard powder to make this.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6
Calories 245 kcal
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 banana peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 apple peeled & cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 orange pulp peel and de-pith the orange
  • ½ cup red and green grapes slit into 2-4 pieces,
  • 5 strawberries cut into bite size pieces
  • ¼ cup blueberries
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
  • 1 tablespoon golden raisins
  • Few cherries optional for garnishing

Instructions
 

  • Wash and dry all fruits. Peel (if required) and chop all fruits into bite-size and almost equal pieces.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add chilled heavy whipping cream and whip until the cream is light and fluffy.
  • Stir in the condensed milk and cardamom powder and mix until well combined.
  • Add all the chopped fruits, raisins, and sliced almonds and mix to combine.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least for 30mins to 2 hours before serving!!
  • Serve chilled garnished with more fruits, nuts, and cherry on top! Enjoy!

Notes

Fruits like bananas & apples tend to oxidize (turn brown) when cut and exposed to air, so cut these fruits last and immediately add them to the creamy mixture to prevent them from oxidizing. 
If you prefer this salad sweeter, add 1-2 tablespoons of sugar or honey according to taste. The taste is just right for us with just condensed milk.
To keep it lighter, replace cream with milk, skip whipping. The consistency will not be creamy and more on the runny side but still delicious!!
For an even easier version, replace heavy whipping cream with store-bought cool whip. You can add some milk if required to adjust the consistency.
Fruits and their quantity can be changed to preference. If you don't like certain fruit skip it or replace it with your favorite fruit.
Canned fruits can be used along with fresh to make this fruit salad. Just make sure to drain the liquid from canned fruits.
This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled.

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 451IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 1mg
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Update Notes: This post was originally published on Dec 17, 2012, but was republished with, step by step instructions, new photos, tips, and a video in August of 2021.

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  1. Ronnie

    May 21, 2022 at 10:04 am

    5 stars
    This was amazing! Better than the other condensed milk fruit salad recipe that I tried!

    Reply
    • Shweta Arora

      May 25, 2022 at 9:35 am

      Thank you so much Ronnie!!

      Reply
  2. Chanchal Joseph

    September 01, 2021 at 2:39 am

    Hi, it’s a super easy dessert. If you’re using pineapple, use either canned ones or if you’re planning on fresh.. then stew it before adding.. coz fresh pineapple & cream turns bitter.

    Reply
    • Shweta Arora

      September 01, 2021 at 10:08 pm

      Hi Chanchal, glad you liked it!! I generally use canned pineapple but thank you so much for the great tip when using fresh pineapple!!

      Reply
  3. Shweta Arora

    March 15, 2015 at 5:43 am

    Thank you Rachel 🙂 it definitely does. Super easy too. You should try it 🙂

    Reply
  4. Rachel Page

    March 14, 2015 at 2:46 am

    I'm sure it tastes amazing as just it looks on the pictures! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Angel Vicky

    October 20, 2013 at 7:20 am

    Fruit salads are just one of those easy to make easy dessert recipes that is to be served on a hot day or somewhat kinda summer.

    Reply
  6. pragathi

    December 21, 2012 at 10:09 am

    colorful yummy and healthy
    recipe

    Reply
  7. Arthy Suman

    December 19, 2012 at 3:07 am

    This is a complete meal for....

    Reply
  8. Swathi Iyer

    December 18, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    Delicious fruit salad.

    Reply
  9. Shabbu

    December 18, 2012 at 11:05 am

    Delicious fruit salad...nice presentation..

    Reply
  10. Veena Theagarajan

    December 18, 2012 at 1:59 am

    so yummy Shweta.. it is great way to end any meal
    http://great-secret-of-life.blogspot.com

    Reply
  11. Kathleen Richardson

    December 17, 2012 at 9:57 pm

    Yum, sounds like a delicious addition to a holiday meal, Shweta. Who doesn't like fruit?!

    Reply
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