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Creamy Fruit Salad Dressing

Creamy Fruit Salad Dressing

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🍊 A velvety cooked custard dressing made with fresh citrus juices and real whipped cream that clings beautifully to every piece of fruit.
πŸ₯„ This old-fashioned recipe is perfect for summer gatherings, can be made days ahead, and transforms any fruit bowl into a memorable dessert.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Pulp-free orange juice 1/3 cup

Fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons

Pineapple juice 1/3 cup

Large eggs, beaten 2

Cane sugar 1/2 cup

Sea salt 1/4 teaspoon

Heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks 2 cups

Instructions

1-Combine juices: In a bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/3 cup pineapple juice.

2-Add eggs: Add 2 beaten eggs and whisk until blended.

3-Add sugar and salt: Whisk in 1/2 cup cane sugar and 1/4 tsp sea salt.

4-Cook the custard: Pour into a double boiler; cook over low-medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened and coats spoon, about 20 minutes.

5-Cool and chill: Remove from heat, cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes until completely chilled.

6-Fold in whipped cream: When ready to serve, gently fold in 2 cups whipped cream until no streaks remain.

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Notes

πŸ•’ Make the custard base up to 7 days ahead and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
🍯 For a honey-sweetened version, use 1/3 cup honey and reduce the orange and pineapple juices to 1/4 cup each.
🧊 Freeze the custard base for 1 to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge and whisk smooth before folding in whipped cream.

  • Author: Ruby Bennett
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Chill Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Salad Dressing
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 cup
  • Calories: 226
  • Sugar: 13g
  • Sodium: 75mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 68mg