Dobbin
A quick and easy no-cook dessert salad made from canned fruits, sweetened condensed milk, and whipped topping. This classic potluck favorite is creamy, sweet, and comes together in just a few minutes before chilling.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 10 min
- Serves
- 8
- Difficulty
- Easy
Allergen information: may contain milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 400 gcrushed pineapple, drained
- 425 gfruit cocktail, drained
- 600 gcherry pie filling
- 400 gsweetened condensed milk
- 340 gwhipped topping, thawed
Equipment
large bowl · spatula · can opener · sieve
The method
Step by step
- 1
Drain the crushed pineapple and fruit cocktail well using a sieve or colander.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Pressing gently on the fruit will help remove excess liquid, preventing the salad from becoming watery.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained pineapple, drained fruit cocktail, cherry pie filling, and sweetened condensed milk.
About 2 min
- 3
Stir with a spatula or large spoon until all the ingredients are evenly mixed.
About 2 min
- 4
Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix, as this will deflate the topping.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Use a gentle figure-eight motion with a spatula to fold the whipped topping in without losing its airy texture.
- 5
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the mixture to chill and the flavors to meld.
- 6
Serve the Dobbin chilled.
Keep it good
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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