Creamy delicious frozen dessert full of fruit and nuts. Perfect if you don’t own an ice cream maker.
Don’t get too excited, this frozen dessert doesn’t contain champagne! It’s packed full of fresh fruit, nuts and cream cheese all frozen to make enough for a Pot Luck party.
This is one of my family recipes that is a favorite. My niece made this for our last get together. We had over 40 family members there and there wasn’t a drop left of this luscious dessert! It’s perfect for cookouts and family picnics.
I love everything about summer, especially potlucks! They are my favorite kind of get together’s. I only have to make one recipe and I get to taste everybody else’s recipe, it’s a win-win! It’s a plus when you get together with a great group of cooks, it’s a delicious potluck!
This dessert is super easy. Just mix the ingredients together and pour into a 9 x 13 pan. Place in the freezer overnight. Let thaw for 20 minutes before slicing and serving. For those of you who live outside the states and can not find Cool Whip, I have included a recipe for making homemade Cool Whip.
Frozen Champagne Salad #SundaySupper
Creamy delicious frozen dessert full of fruit and perfect if you don't own an ice cream maker.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 12-ounce package frozen strawberries, room temperature
- 20 oz can crushed pineapple, drain juice
- 2 bananas, sliced
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 8-ounce Cool Whip, room temperature
- Homemade Cool Whip:
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 3/4 cups whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- In a large bowl, using a hand mixer. beat together cream cheese and sugar. Add strawberries, pineapple, bananas, and walnuts and turn on mixer to blend. Gently fold in Cool Whip with a spoon.
- Pour into a 9″ x 13″ pan.
- Freeze overnight.
- Let thaw for 20 minutes before slicing and serving
- Homemade Cool Whip directions:
- Pour water into a small saucepan.
- Sprinkle gelatin over the water, and let it sit for 2-3 minutes.
- Place pan over medium-low heat and stir until gelatin dissolves.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Once the gelatin mixture has cooled, Place 1 tablespoon of the whipping cream and the cream of tartar in a small ziploc bag.
- Seal the bag and shake it until cream of tartar has dissolved completely and there are no lumps. , use your fingers to work out lumps.
- Pour the cream of tartar mixture into a large bowl along with the rest of the whipping cream and the sugar.
- Beat with a hand mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Once cream mixture begins to thicken, slowly pour in gelatin-water while continually mixing.
- Add the vanilla.
- Continue to mix until the cream is thick and smooth.
Summer’s best Potluck Dishes from our #SundaySupper contributors.
Appetizers
- Calamari salad with fennel and avocado by Caroline’s Cooking
- Coronation Chicken Deviled Eggs by Food Lust People Love
- Creamy Ranch Tortilla Pinwheels with Roasted Red Peppers by Dizzy Busy and Hungry
- Roasted Corn Salsa by Casa de Crews
- Walnut Grapes by Eat, Drink and Be Tracy
- Watermelon Salad with Feta Cheese and Mint by April Golightly
Sides and Salads
- Amish Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad by My World Simplified
- Antipasto Pasta Salad by A Mind “Full” Mom
- Arugula Pesto Pasta Salad with Grilled Chicken by Hardly A Goddess
- Cheddar Bacon Ranch Potato Salad by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Chopped Caprese Salad by Angels Home Sweet Homestead
- Crunchy Coleslaw by A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Cumin Scented Quinoa with Black Bean and Corn Salsa by The Hungry Goddess
- Easy Summer Chickpea Salad by She Loves Biscotti
- Elotes by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Frog Eye Salad by Turnips 2 Tangerines
- Gluten Free Grilled Corn Salad by Gluten Free Crumbley
- Layered Salad with Green Goddess Dressing by Delaware Girl Eats
- No Mayo Potato Salad by Simple and Savory
- Roasted Vegetable Couscous Salad by My Life Cookbook
- Spaghetti Salad with Italian Dressing by Kitchen Gidget
- Summer Grain Salad by Pook’s Pantry
- Summer Tortellini Salad by Palatable Pastime
- Tarragon Marinated Brussels Sprouts by Beauty and the Beets
The Main
- Steve’s Fried Chicken by Monica’s Table
Desserts
- Blueberry Ginger Parfaits by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Blueberry Slab Pie by The Chef Next Door
- Caramel Icebox Cake by Cookin’ Mimi
- Caramel “Doughnut” Cake by What Smells So Good?
- Cherry Crumb Bars by The Redhead Baker
- Chocolate Eclair Cake by Tramplingrose: Cooking, Baking & Ranting in Small-Town South Dakota
- Coconut Lime Ice Cream by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
- Cookie Butter Caramel Swirl Brownies by Grumpy’s Honeybunch
- Double Chocolate Blondies by Family Around The Table
- Frozen Champagne Salad by Moore or Less Cooking
- How to make a Pineapple Summer Cake by Asian In America
- Lemon Icebox Bars by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Mini Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisps with Coconut by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- No-Bake Summer Berry Cream Cheese Tarts by Magnolia Days
- Peach Dumplings by Fantastical Sharing of Recipes
- Peanut Butter Bars by Confessions of a Cooking Diva
- S’mores Blondies by Alida’s Kitchen
- Strawberry Pretzel Pie by My Imperfect Kitchen
- Summertime S’Mores by The Freshman Cook
- Triple Peanut Butter Cookies by Cooking With Carlee
- White Sheet Cake by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Whole Wheat Strawberry Galette by The Bitter Side of Sweet
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Angie
Monday 13th of May 2019
This looks FANTASTIC!! I have one question. Do you use just plain strawberries or the strawberries that are in syrup? Please help me out... thanks so so much!! Can’t wait to try it out!!
Nettie
Monday 13th of May 2019
I used the 12 ounces frozen strawberries at room temperature.
Nettie
Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm
Wednesday 8th of June 2016
I'm especially excited for the homemade cool whip recipe. Thanks.
nettiemoore11
Wednesday 8th of June 2016
It's really delicious Wendy, hope you try it! Nettie
Lorinda - The Rowdy Baker
Monday 30th of May 2016
Sounds scrumptious and easy...but the best part of the recipe is the HOMEMADE COOL-WHIP! I pass on so many recipes because I hate to use that stuff. Now I can make it myself. You're my hero! (Heroine?) Whatever - I love you :)
nettiemoore11
Monday 30th of May 2016
I am thrilled that you love it Lorinda! So easy peasy and disappears quickly! Nettie XXOO
Kristin @ Dizzy Busy and Hungry
Monday 30th of May 2016
This would definitely add an elegant touch to any potluck. It looks really delicious and a great dessert to cool off with!
nettiemoore11
Monday 30th of May 2016
Thank you Kristin! It's always a huge hit! Nettie
Sue
Monday 30th of May 2016
Hello Nettie. We are going into Winter, but that recipe looks too good to wait for summer. If a cold day, I will turn the heat on..;-) thank you for the homemade Cool Whip , as no Cool Whip over here.. Not that I like to use anyway.. so a homemade one, is marvelous. will definitely make when have 2 couples over for lunch in a couple of weeks...
nettiemoore11
Monday 30th of May 2016
Stay Warm and so happy you like this retro recipe Sue! Nettie