Description
Creamy Buko Salad is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert that combines young coconut, fruits, and a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups young coconut strips, drained
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) fruit cocktail, drained
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the young coconut strips, pineapple chunks, and fruit cocktail.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and heavy cream until smooth.
- Pour the cream mixture over the fruit and gently fold until everything is well coated.
- Add in the mini marshmallows and chopped nuts, if using, and mix gently.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- For an extra burst of flavor, add a splash of vanilla extract to the cream mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg