Millionaire Peach Salad (Printable)
Luxurious summer salad of ripe peaches, cream-cheese whipped layer and toasted pecans for a creamy, crunchy bite.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit & Base
01 - 4 ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
02 - 1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
03 - 1 can (20 oz) pineapple tidbits, drained
→ Cream Layer
04 - 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
06 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
→ Crunchy Layer
07 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans
08 - 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
→ Garnish (optional)
09 - Fresh mint leaves
10 - Extra peach slices
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, gently combine sliced peaches, mandarin oranges, and pineapple tidbits. Set aside.
02 - In a separate bowl, beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy. Fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated.
03 - Gently fold the cream mixture into the fruit mixture, ensuring all fruit is evenly coated.
04 - In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast chopped pecans and sweetened shredded coconut for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly until golden and aromatic. Allow to cool.
05 - Sprinkle the toasted pecans and coconut evenly over the top, reserving a small portion for garnish if desired.
06 - Garnish with fresh mint leaves and extra peach slices as preferred.
07 - Chill for at least 1 hour prior to serving for optimal flavor and texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get that fancy-dinner wow with just a handful of ingredients and barely any effort.
- It keeps well in the fridge, so you can sneak decadent bites straight from the bowl when no one's watching.
02 -
- If your cream cheese isn’t soft enough, you’ll fight little lumps—set it out early or soften gently in a warm spot.
- Draining the canned fruits thoroughly is more important than you’d think; excess liquid can turn your creamy salad runny.
03 -
- Resist overmixing after the cream meets the fruit; gentle folds keep everything from turning mushy.
- A quick whiff will tell you when the pecans are perfectly toasted—the scent is richer and the edges deepen in color.