In this post, I will share tips and tricks for making the perfect Fruit and Cream, from choosing the right fruits to whipping the cream. I’ll also offer some creative twists on the classic recipe so that you can tailor it to your taste preferences. So grab some fresh fruit, heavy cream, and let’s get started! If you are looking for classic American desserts, then check out our delicious Apple Pie recipe, easy persimmon apple pudding, American flag-themed mixed berry pie for holidays, must-try apple fritters, etc. If you love fruit salads, then make sure to try this addictive fruit salad in coconut curry sauce, peaches and cream recipe, and the Valentine’s Day special strawberry fool dessert (a.k.a. strawberries and cream).
Perfect Desert Idea for Celebrating Patriotic Holidays
Looking for a simple yet delicious dessert that combines Red, White, and Blue colors to impress your guests during Patriotic Holidays such as the 4th of July celebrations, Memorial Day, or Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Look no further than this Patriotic Fruit and Cream! This delightful dessert combines fresh watermelon and blueberries with lightly flavored whipped cream, making it the perfect sweet treat. To make it even more fun, get your kids (or friends) involved in decorating. Use chilled watermelon/strawberries and blueberries to form stripes and stars for a patriotic flair. And the best part? You don’t even need to turn on the oven! Preparing it a day in advance and letting it chill in the refrigerator will make it even more delicious. So get ready to indulge in this beautiful and refreshing dessert.
Why You’ll Love This Quick Fruit and Cream Dessert
It’s easy to make and requires only a few ingredients. You can use any seasonal fruit you like, making it a versatile dessert. The creamy filling is light and refreshing, making it perfect for warm weather. You can involve your kids, as well as guests, in preparing this dish. No cooking or baking is involved.
Ingredients (and their substitutions)
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Storage and Make Ahead Instructions
Variations to Fruit and Cream Recipe
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Use a combination of fresh fruits, roasted nuts, dried fruits, tutti frutti, marshmallows, etc., to prepare this dessert.
Heavy cream - Heavy cream is whipped to give this dessert a light and fluffy texture. It’s important to use heavy cream with the highest fat content as they whip quicker compared to lite/healthy cream.
If heavy cream is unavailable, you can use whipped topping, cool whip, or non-dairy whipped cream. You can also use evaporated milk instead of heavy cream to prepare a lighter version of this dessert. Note that whipping is not involved. Ice cream can also be used instead of whipped cream to prepare this fruit salad. Custard prepared from box mixes is the other alternative for whipped cream.
Sugar - Sugar is added to the whipped cream to sweeten it up. You can use white granulated sugar or confectioner’s sugar. I prefer using confectioner’s sugar as the cornstarch helps stabilize the whipped cream’s peaks.
Some prefer using condensed milk instead of sugar to sweeten the whipped cream. In my experience, adding condensed milk makes the dessert more delicious and rich. Sugar alternatives such as Stevia or Monk Fruit Sugar can also be used.
Vanilla extract - A small amount of vanilla extract is added to the whipped cream to give it a delicious flavor.
You can use Vanilla bean paste or a combination of vanilla extract and vanilla bean paste to flavor the cream. My guests have given rave reviews for this dessert whenever I have added Vanilla bean paste for flavoring. Maple syrup, Dulce De Leche, Rose essence/extract, Rooh Afza, etc., can be used as flavor alternatives.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements. Make Ahead Tips - You can make the cream filling ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. Just add the fruit right before serving.
Recipe card
