Better Than Sex Fruit Salad: The Viral Dessert That Lives Up to Its Name - Recipes Website

Better Than Sex Fruit Salad: The Viral Dessert That Lives Up to Its Name

Legendary “Better Than Sex” Fruit Salad Recipe

Ingredients

For the Creamy Sauce:

  • 1 (3.4 oz) box instant cheesecake or vanilla pudding mix

  • 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened

  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 (8 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

For the Fruit Medley:

  • 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling

  • 1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks, well drained

  • 1 (11 oz) can mandarin orange segments, drained

  • 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut

  • 2–3 just-ripe bananas, sliced

Directions

Step 1: Make the Sauce

  1. Beat the cream cheese until smooth.

  2. Add condensed milk and pudding mix; beat until thick and uniform.

  3. Fold in whipped topping and vanilla until creamy and dreamy.

Step 2: Combine Fruits & Assemble

  1. In a large bowl, mix pineapple, mandarin oranges, cherry pie filling, and coconut.

  2. Pour sauce over the fruit and gently fold to coat.

  3. Fold in bananas last to keep them from getting mushy.

Step 3: Chill & Serve

  • Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

  • Patience is key: this allows the pudding to thicken, coconut to soften, and flavors to meld perfectly.

Every bite of this salad is a celebration of texture, sweetness, and indulgence. Creamy, fruity, vibrant, and undeniably addictive—now you’ll know exactly why it’s called Better Than Sex Fruit Salad.