Marshmallow Fruit Dessert

A wonderful, and refreshing treat. This recipe needs to chill for 1 hour in the freezer. Prep time includes chilling time. Show more

Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins

Yields: 1 8x8 pan

Ingredients

  • 1 (1 lb) can  fruit salad, very well drained, and cut (the larger kind for salads)
  • 1 (9 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
  • 1  medium apple, peeled and diced
  • 1 -1 12 cup mini marshmallows
  • 12 cup  chopped pecans (can use more)
  • 1  cup  cool whip  frozen whipped topping, thawed (I prefer Cool Whip) or 1  cup  whipped cream (I prefer Cool Whip)
  • 2  tablespoons mayonnaise (Hellman's is best for this)
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine fruits, marshmallows and pecans.
  2. Fold in the Cool Whip topping and the mayonnaise into the fruit; toss lightly to combine well.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a 8x8-inch dish.
  4. Chill in the freezer for about 1 hour (NOT until solid).
  5. Cut into squares.
  6. *note* make sure that the canned fruit is VERY well drained, I like to pat off any excess moisture with a paper towel.
  7. Also, if you plan to double this recipe, prepare in TWO separate pans.
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