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Ensalada Navideña

Delicious Ensalada Navideña Recipe Perfect for Holiday Gatherings

Try this delightful Ensalada Navideña, a creamy fruit salad that is perfect for festive gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Latin American
Calories: 295

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 14 ounces condensed milk
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 7.6 ounces media crema
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened (not melted)
  • 0.5 cup reserved fruit cocktail syrup
Fruits & Nuts
  • 1 cup pecans cut in small pieces
  • 30 ounces fruit cocktail in syrup (drain & reserve ½ cup of the syrup)
  • 4 large red apples cut into chunks
  • 12 to 16 ounces fresh strawberries
  • 8 ounces green grapes preferably
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened or sweetened)
  • mini marshmallows optional

Equipment

  • blender
  • skillet
  • large bowl
  • small bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add the condensed milk, evaporated milk, media crema, and cream cheese plus ½ cup of the fruit cocktail syrup in a blender or food processor. Mix until blended and set aside.
  2. In a small skillet, toast the pecans on medium heat for about 2 minutes, moving them around so they don't burn.
  3. In a large bowl, add the fruit cocktail, apples, strawberries, grapes, raisins, shredded coconut, and optional mini marshmallows.
  4. Add the milks mixture and fold all ingredients gently until all fruits are covered.
  5. Refrigerate covered for at least 2 hours to chill. Serve cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSodium: 100mgFiber: 4gSugar: 17g

Notes

Feel free to customize by swapping nuts or adding unique fruits!

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