This is my Grandma’s Heavenly Hash recipe has been a mainstay in my family’s holiday meals since before I was born. My mom taught me to make it when I was just a girl. It’s full of whipped cream, marshmallows, and canned fruit like mandarin oranges, fruit cocktail, and pineapple.
My grandma has been gone for more than 30 years, but one of us still makes it and brings it to the holiday dinners each and every year.
If you want a bit of color to your creamy fruit salad you could also try this Cherry Fluff Fruit Salad.
updated 11/13/2024
This recipe was one of the hallmarks of our Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. The few times it was left off the menu, it just wasn’t the same. Everyone would ask — where is the Heavenly Hash?
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Ingredients to make Grandma’s Heavenly Hash
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 1 20 oz can crushed pineapple or pineapple tidbits
- 2 15 oz cans mandarin oranges
- 1 15 oz can fruit cocktail
- 1 10 oz bag of mini marshmallows
When my mom started hosting holiday meals at our house with her side of the family, she served Heavenly Hash, even though it came from my dad’s side of the family. This recipe was one of the first things I learned how to make. It was where I learned how to whip cream.
How do you make Heavenly Hash?
This is simple to make and takes no time at all. When you’re finished, give yourself enough time to pop it in the fridgeto let it all mix together while chilling for a few hours.
Freeze the mixing bowl for 20 minutes before whipping the cream.
Add 1 tablespoon of pineapple juice from the can to the whipping cream as you whip it.
Stop when soft peaks form.
Drain each can of fruit.
Combine the fruits in a large bowl.
Add the bag of marshmallows.
Fold in the whipped cream.
Cover and put in the fridge until ready to serve, preferably overnight.
Tips and Tricks for Heavenly Hash
There is no hard and fast rule about what canned fruit to use. Years ago my grandma would use canned peeled green grapes, but now they’re hard to find. So, we often use fruit cocktail as a replacement. You can also add coconut to this recipe. But, most of us don’t like coconut, so we leave it out.
When you make Heavenly Hash, make sure to drain the fruit really well. Next, add the marshmallows to the fruit. Then, gently fold in the whipped cream.
You can substitute Cool Whip, but if you ask me, the taste is so much better with real whipped cream.
Can you make Heavenly Hash the day before?
Absolutely! It’s better when you do make it ahead. You can make Heavenly Hash right before serving, but it’s best left to sit overnight and let it all mingle together. Before I put it in the fridge, I transfer it to the serving bowl. Then, you can pull it out when you’re ready to serve!
How to store leftover Heavenly Hash?
Keep it in a sealed container in the fridge for 3-4 days. The whipped cream will turn watery, but if you give it a stir, it’s good.
More Holiday Recipes
- Green Bean Casserole Cups
- Holiday Cranberry Orange Relish
- How to Make Cherry Fluff Fruit Salad
- Jalapeno Spicy Cornbread Dressing
- Cheesy Bacon Green Bean Casserole
- Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes
- How to make Old Fashioned Cornbread Dressing
- Dulce de Leche Pumpkin Pie
More Thanksgiving Fun
Grandma's Heavenly Hash Fruit Salad
An easy holiday fruit salad that comes from an old family recipes
Ingredients
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 1 20 oz can crushed pineapple or pineapple tidbits
- 2 15 oz cans mandarin oranges
- 1 15 oz can fruit cocktail
- 1 10 oz bag of mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Freeze the mixing bowl for 20 minutes before whipping the cream.
- Add 1 tablespoon of pineapple juice from the can to the whipping cream as you whip it.
- Stop when soft peaks form.
- Drain the juice for all the cans of fruit and combine in a large bowl.
- Add the bag of marshmallows.
- Then, fold in the whipped cream.
- Cover and put in the fridge until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 178Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 13mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 1gSugar: 11gProtein: 2g
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2 comments
Love this recipe! Great photo!
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