This light and refreshing fruit cocktail is a fast and simple way to serve dessert or just have a tasty snack. Serve for an everyday meal, celebration, or holiday meal.
This delightful fruit cocktail is like a burst of sunshine in a glass. Imagine the sweet tanginess of ripe kiwi mingling with the tropical juiciness of fresh pineapple. Add a dollop of whipped cream and serve it up in an elegant glass, and suddenly you have a fancy dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
This is such a light & refreshing fruit cocktail that it is tempting to consume and entire bowl.
Fresh Fruit Go-to Dessert with Style
Kiwi and Pineapple are a great combination on their own. However, add a bit of whipped cream and a fancy serving glass and all of a sudden, you have a fancy dessert.
I served this to my daughter the other day in this wine glass turned dessert glass and she said, “wow, fancy!” She felt very special getting her fruit in this glass. It really didn’t take any effort to serve it to her in this beautiful glass versus just scooping some in a bowl. It made an impact and made her feel special.
First Taste of Kiwi
I still remember when my husband’s uncle came up from Florida and made this pineapple and kiwi fruit cocktail.
A kiwi was new to me and having a fresh pineapple was not a daily fruit staple in our house either. The combination of flavors was so good. I liked both of the fruits separately, but together, they were even better.
Therefore, I pass this recipe onto you so you can enjoy this light & refreshing fruit cocktail too.
Stabilized Fresh Whipped Cream
This dessert is so much better with a few dallops of fresh whipped cream. However, if you want to make this ahead of time and serve it to guests without a fuss, the whipped cream can become runny. But here’s the secret: stabilize that whipped cream! Whip it up ahead of time, and it’ll hold its shape beautifully. Your guests will appreciate the extra effort, and you’ll avoid any last-minute fuss. See how easy it is to make this ahead of time. Here is how I do it.
Serving Dessert with Style
Sometimes when I want to make something look fancy, I put a bit of thought into how I am going to present this. Use the platter, glasses, bowls, and plates that you have that are fancy.
Sometimes, you might have just that one plate that is beautiful all on its own. Put a piece of cake or serve some fruit on it and it can become a stylish presentation. This would even be fun served for breakfast…hint: Mother’s Day.
There are so many other fruit combinations that you can use to make a delicious fruit dessert. For instance, here is an easy fruit salad that uses seasonal summer fruits.
Preparing the Pineapple
Peeling and coring a pineapple can be a messy affair. But fear not! Invest in a pineapple tool—it’ll make your life easier. Spiral slices fall effortlessly from the fruit, ready to be cut into bite-sized pieces.
All you have to do is cut the spiral slices into smaller bite-sized pieces. This is what I use. Once I had one, I don’t know what I would do without one. I highly recommend that you purchase one for yourself. They are so cheap, but they save you so much time and mess.
Preparing the Kiwi
While there is a kiwi fruit peeler, to be honest, I don’t use it. I just peel with a pairing knife and use a chef knife to cut it into smaller bite-sized pieces on my favorite bamboo cutting board.
Light & Refreshing Kiwi and Pineapple Fruit Cocktail
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Kitchen Essentials
Ingredients
- 1 whole pineapple this fruit cocktail is best if you use fresh pineapple
- 6 whole kiwi
- 1 pint whipping cream
- 2 Tbl. granulated sugar
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Instructions
Fruit
- Cut the rind off the pineapple and the inner core. Cut the pineapple into bite-sized pieces. Add to a large bowl.1 whole pineapple
- Cut the outer fuzzy skin off the kiwi. Cut the kiwi into bite-sized pieces. Add this to the large bowl.6 whole kiwi
- Gently mix the pineapple and kiwi in the bowl to evenly distribute fruit.
Whipping Cream
- With a hand-held mixer, mix the whipping cream until it starts to form peaks. (takes about 1-2 minutes).1 pint whipping cream
- Once peaks start to form, add the sugar and continue mixing the whipping cream until the contents becomes quite thick. (takes about 1-2 minutes). Hint: Total mixing time for the whipping cream is about 4 1/2 minutes or less.2 Tbl. granulated sugar
Assembly
- Spoon fruit into container about 3/4 full. Add a tablespoon or two of the whipping cream. Add a bit more of the fruit on top of the whipping cream. Serve and enjoy.
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You can find Victoria crocheting, quilting, and creating recipes. She has cooked in restaurants for over 20 years, including many larger parties. She learned to crochet when she was just 11 years old and has been crocheting ever since; over 50 years now. Over 40 years ago, she loved her first class in sewing and continues to hone her skills in quilting. Many have enjoyed the handmade gifts over the years. In her professional career, she has worked in management in a wide variety of businesses including higher education as a dean of a division. All the while attending college part-time to achieve her doctorate in higher education with an emphasis in e-learning.