Summer Fruit Salad

Submitted by Chef #521367

"Justin's favorite! Must make at every single family gathering, birthday, cookout, funeral, etc."

 

• Ready In: 24hrs 2mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• PINEAPPLE CREAM CHEESE DRESSING

• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1⁄4 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

• SALAD

• 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 2 cups pineapple tidbits
• 1 1⁄2 cups green seedless grapes or 1 1/2 cups red grapes, halved
• 1 1⁄2 cups diced peaches or 1 1/2 cups nectarines
• 1 cup fresh blueberries or 1 cup raspberries
• 1⁄4 cup sugar

directions

1. DRESSING: In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt.
2. Stir in the juices until smooth.
3. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened.
4. Remove from the heat.
5. Stir a small amount into the eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until mixture reaches 160°F and is thickened. Remove from the heat; cook slightly.
6. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
7. Add juice mixture; mix well.
8. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
9. SALAD: In a large bowl, combine, the fruit.
10. Sprinkle with sugar; toss to coat.
11. Cover and refrigerate overnight
12. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl &/or Lock-n-Lock with the dressing.