Our Colombian fruit salad is a nutrient-packed, vibrant-colored, and flavor-bursting answer. This recipe is a delight for the senses. With each bite, you'll experience the juicy sweetness of papaya, the crunchiness of green apples, the softness of peaches, and the tropical taste of pineapple. Topped with cream, condensed milk, and a generous scoop of ice cream, this fruit salad is more than a simple fruit mix; it's an unforgettable culinary experience.
I love this fruit salad recipe, and why wouldn't I? We can't find another recipe that is as healthy, nutritious, and delicious. It is ideal for any time of the day, especially on those sunny and hot days, this salad feels quite good, as it is very refreshing, and if we accompany it with a scoop of deliciously flavored ice cream, its combination will be simply perfect!
Fruit salad takes no cooking and no technique, and the only real decision is what goes in it. Mix whatever you like, in whatever quantity, and add the softer fruit last so it does not turn to pulp while you cut the rest.
Colombia is a country quite rich in the production of different fruits, how fortunate we are, we have a wide variety of exotic and delicious fruits that allow us to create this particular dish today. What I love the most about fruit salad is the portion of grated cheese I can find in it, it's what melts me the most, it combines quite well with the fruits.
We can use this dish as an appetizer, as a dessert, or simply to satisfy a craving at any time of the day, I hope you prepare this fruit salad and enjoy it with your friends and loved ones. Let's cook.
How do I select the right fruits for the fruit salad?
Just like with the fruit cocktail, the success of a fruit salad lies in the quality and freshness of the fruits you choose. For green apples, look for those with firm skin and without bruises. The peaches should be juicy but firm to the touch. For the papaya, choose one that has a uniform color and is slightly soft when pressed.
Can I use canned fruits instead of fresh fruits?
Although fresh fruits will always be the best option for their taste and texture, you can use canned fruits if you don't have access to fresh fruits. However, keep in mind that canned fruits often come in syrup, which can add extra sugar to your salad.
How can I make the salad more nutritious?
To make the salad more nutritious, you can add nuts or seeds such as chia or flax. You can also add natural or Greek yogurt instead of cream for a healthier and protein-rich option.
How do I prepare the cream?
The cream can be used as it comes, directly from the can or bottle. Just pour it over the fruits and stir carefully to combine. If you prefer a thicker texture, you can whip it a bit before adding it to the salad.
What is the best way to serve?
It can be served in individual bowls or in a large dish to share. For an additional touch of indulgence, add grated cream cheese and one or two scoops of your favorite ice cream on top.
Tips and Tricks
One tip is to prepare the fruit salad just before serving to prevent the fruits from browning. If you must prepare it in advance, add a bit of lemon juice to keep the fruits fresh.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is to add too much cream or condensed milk, which can make the salad too sweet. Remember, the fruits already provide their natural sweetness, so it is better to add these ingredients in moderation and adjust to taste.
Similar Recipe Recommendations
If you enjoyed this fruit salad, you'll love the fruit salad with yogurt and granola, which is a healthier version with a crunchy touch. You can also try the fruit cocktail, which is similar but with a touch of orange juice and rum for adults. Both recipes are perfect for enjoying seasonal fruits in a delicious and refreshing way.
Colombian Fruit Salad FAQ
Yes, and it is standard in Colombia. Grated queso doble crema, a mild fresh cheese, goes over the top along with the ice cream. It is faintly salty and squeaky rather than sharp, and against sweet fruit and condensed milk it works the same way salted caramel does.
Queso fresco or queso blanco, grated coarsely. What you want is mild, firm and slightly salty. Do not use cream cheese: 'double cream cheese' is a mistranslation of queso doble crema, which is a fresh grating cheese, not a spread.
Related but not the same. Salpicón is fruit in fruit juice, drunk almost as much as eaten, and served in a glass. This is fruit with cream and condensed milk, eaten with a spoon from a bowl. The site has both, and they are different desserts.
Whatever is ripe. The recipe uses apple, peach, strawberry, banana, papaya and pineapple, and the mix matters more than the specific fruits: something firm, something soft, something sharp. Add banana last, since it browns and softens fastest.
Cut the fruit up to a few hours ahead and keep it covered in the fridge, but add the cream, condensed milk, ice cream and cheese only at the moment of serving. Dressed early, the fruit weeps and the whole thing turns watery.
It is fibrous and stays tough however ripe the fruit is, so it is unpleasant among soft pieces. Cut the slices and remove the hard centre before dicing. The rest of the pineapple is what gives the salad its acidity.
📖 Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 green apples
- 2 peaches
- ½ cup strawberries
- 2 bananas (add last: they brown and soften fastest)
- 1 slice papaya
- 3 slices pineapple, core removed (the core stays fibrous however ripe the fruit is)
- 1 cup cream (crema de leche) (pouring cream, not whipped and not sour cream)
- Queso doble crema, grated, to taste (queso fresco or queso blanco in the US; a mild fresh cheese for grating, not cream cheese)
- 4 scoops ice cream (any flavour you like)
- Condensed milk (to taste, drizzled over)
Notas
Instructions
- In a large bowl, put the papaya, peach and pineapple cut into small cubes.
- Add the strawberries and the banana cut into slices. Add the banana last, since it softens and browns fastest.
- The apple can be cut into half moons or small cubes, whichever you prefer.
- Mix the fruit gently.
- Add the cream and the condensed milk and mix carefully, so the softer fruit does not break up.
- Serve, and top each bowl with grated cheese and a scoop or two of ice cream. Do this at the last moment: dressed early, the fruit weeps and the salad turns watery.
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