Better Than Sex Fruit Salad – The Creamy Dessert Bowl That Disappears First

This is the kind of “fruit salad” that shows up at potlucks and somehow gets treated like dessert — because it is dessert. Cool, creamy, sweet, and loaded with juicy fruit, it’s the bowl people circle back to with “just one more spoonful.”

Better Than Sex Fruit Salad is easy, nostalgic, and unapologetically fun. It’s made with a silky pudding base, whipped topping, and a mix of fruit that tastes like summer in every bite. No baking. No stress. Just stir, chill, and watch it vanish.

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Better Than Sex Fruit Salad

Ingredients

• 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix

• 1 cup cold milk (or pineapple juice for extra fruity flavor)

• 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed

• 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drained

• 1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges, drained

• 2 cups strawberries, sliced (fresh)

• 1–2 cups grapes, halved (optional)

• 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional but classic)

Optional toppings: shredded coconut, chopped pecans, maraschino cherries

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Instructions

1) Make the Creamy Base

1. In a large bowl, whisk pudding mix with cold milk (or pineapple juice) until thickened (about 2 minutes).

2. Fold in whipped topping gently until smooth.

2) Add Fruit

Stir in drained pineapple, drained mandarins, strawberries, and grapes (if using).

3) Chill

Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour for best flavor.

4) Serve

Stir once before serving. Add coconut, nuts, or cherries on top if desired.

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Why This Recipe Works

• Pudding + whipped topping makes it creamy and stable

• Drained fruit keeps it from getting watery

• Chilling blends flavors and thickens texture

• Flexible ingredients let you use what you have

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Tips for the Best Creamy Fruit Salad

• Drain canned fruit well (this matters!)

• Add delicate fruit (like bananas) right before serving

• Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor

• If it gets too thin, add a handful of marshmallows or chill longer

• For extra tang, add a spoonful of sour cream or Greek yogurt

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Variations You’ll Love

• Tropical: add mango + coconut

• Berry-only: strawberries, blueberries, raspberries

• Crunchy: add chopped pecans or walnuts

• Lighter: use sugar-free pudding and light whipped topping

• “Ambrosia-style”: add mini marshmallows + coconut

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FAQ – Better Than Sex Fruit Salad

Can I make it ahead of time?

Yes. It’s best made a few hours ahead. For best texture, add soft fruits (bananas) right before serving.

How long does it last in the fridge?

Up to 2–3 days in an airtight container (texture softens over time).

Can I freeze it?

Not recommended — whipped topping and fruit texture change after freezing.

How do I keep it from getting watery?

Drain canned fruit thoroughly and avoid adding fruit with a lot of juice unless you serve immediately.