Description
A refreshing and creamy Mexican fruit salad featuring a mix of tropical fruits tossed in a luscious blend of crema, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla. Perfect as a sweet snack or dessert, this salad is chilled to meld flavors and deliver a cool, fruity treat.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1/2 cup crema
- 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruits
- 1 cup diced watermelon
- 1 cup diced papaya
- 1 cup diced strawberries
- 1 cup diced mango
- 1 cup cubed pineapples
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the crema, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined. Set this creamy mixture aside.
- Combine the fruits: In a large bowl, gently fold the diced watermelon, papaya, strawberries, mango, and pineapple together. Take care to mix without mashing the fruits. Drain any excess liquid that gathers to keep the salad from becoming watery.
- Incorporate dressing and fruits: Pour the prepared cream mixture over the fruit and gently fold to coat all the fruit pieces evenly, ensuring a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.
- Chill: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld and serve chilled. For best results, let it rest longer.
Notes
- Crema can be substituted with sour cream or Greek yogurt for a similar tangy creaminess.
- Use ripe, fresh fruits for the best flavor and texture.
- Drain excess fruit juices to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.
- This salad is best served cold and can be prepared a few hours ahead of time.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of sweetened condensed milk.
