Pampango frozen fruit salad makes for a refreshing summer treat.
In the province of Pampanga, the Kapampangan people have a style of cuisine that is different from most other Filipino cuisine. It has many similarities to Cantonese and also Spanish cuisine. One of the most popular desserts in the Pampanga region is Pampango salad, which is a very refreshing treat on a warm summer day. The Philippines is blessed with a number of indigenous fruits including pineapple, banana and mango. Pampango frozen fruit salad can be made with several kinds of fresh fruit and in a short period of time.
Instructions
1. Make a simple syrup. In a medium saucepan on high heat, add water and bring it to a rolling boil. Add sugar and blend well. Turn heat down to medium and simmer syrup mixture for about five minutes. Once the sugar has dissolved, remove saucepan from heat. Allow syrup to cool.
2. Chill all fruits. In a large bowl, add fruit cocktail (with syrup), cherries, peaches, pineapple, apples, bananas, grapes, and oranges. Add the simple syrup from Step 1 and mix well. Cover bowl and refrigerate for about two hours.
3. Drain excess syrup. Remove fruit bowl from refrigerator and gently pour fruit into colander, draining away any excess liquid. Put fruit back in bowl and set aside.
4. Make whipped cream. In another mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, sugar and vanilla extract. Either by hand with a whisk or with an electric mixer, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Blend with mayonnaise.
5. Combine all ingredients. Gently fold fruit mixture into whipped cream/mayonnaise mixture, blending well. Arrange in a serving bowl and garnish with chopped almonds and maraschino cherries, if desired. Cover bowl and freeze for one hour. Serve chilled.
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