Millionaire Peach Salad (Printer-friendly)
Creamy cream-cheese and whipped topping coat peaches with mandarin and pineapple, finished with toasted pecans and coconut.
# What You 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
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 Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, gently combine sliced peaches, mandarin oranges, and pineapple tidbits until evenly distributed.
02 - In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together with an electric mixer or whisk 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 the chopped pecans and sweetened shredded coconut for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly until golden and fragrant. Let cool before use.
05 - Sprinkle toasted pecans and coconut over the salad, reserving a small portion for final garnish if desired.
06 - Garnish with fresh mint leaves and extra peach slices, if using.
07 - Cover and chill the salad for at least 1 hour before serving to enhance flavor and texture.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Each bite is a sunny mix of creamy, crunchy, and tangy, with pops of toasted coconut and pecans tucked in every spoonful.
- It comes together so quickly that you can whip it up even when the party’s already begun and you need something special.
02 -
- Move slowly when folding the fruits into the cream; I once rushed and ended up with crushed peaches and a soupy mess.
- Toasting the coconut and pecans just until golden (not brown) makes all the difference—too dark and you’ll miss the salad’s bright, delicate crunch.
03 -
- For the creamiest texture, let all cold ingredients sit out while you prep the fruit so nothing seizes or turns lumpy when mixed.
- Resist the urge to overmix after adding the whipped topping—the less you stir, the fluffier and lighter the whole bowl will be.