Creamy Fruit Salad

Ingredients

Contains: milk, tree nuts (auto-detected from the ingredients and method; we can miss things, so check labels)

• 1 package Cream Cheese (8 Oz. Package)
• 8 ounces, weight Whipped Topping (like Cool Whip), Thawed
• 2 cans Fruit Cocktail (15.25 Oz. Each)
• 1 can Mandarin Orange Slices (11 Oz. Can)
• ¼ cups Chopped Pecans (optional)

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature, then beat it in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.

2. Fold the thawed whipped topping into the softened cream cheese until evenly combined and fluffy.

3. Drain the fruit cocktail and mandarin orange slices well in a colander, pressing gently to remove excess juice.

4. Gently fold the drained fruit cocktail and mandarin orange slices into the cream cheese mixture until evenly coated.

5. If using, sprinkle the chopped pecans over the top or fold them in (optional).

6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour so the salad sets and chills before serving.