Sometimes a food’s deliciousness is determined more by nostalgia than by flavor. Such is the case with Frozen Fruit Salad, an old-fashioned delight that can transport you back to a simpler time with just one bite while still being delicious. It’s essentially a fruit salad that has been folded into a sweet and creamy mixture before being frozen into sliceable pieces.

It’s chilled and creamy while still allowing the genuine flavor of the fruit to come through, and (in my opinion) has far more staying power than its obsolete cousin, jello salad.Gram chose a pleasant and easy combination of bananas, strawberries, and pineapple, but your grandmother might have used cherries, a can of fruit cocktail, or almonds.

And that’s one of the good things about it: it’s versatile enough to replace the fruit with whatever you have on hand. The magic is in the frozen creamy sauce that holds everything together, so numerous fruit combinations would work well. And it’s really simple to create.

All you have to do is whisk up some cream cheese and sliced strawberries – this breaks down the strawberries and ensures that their taste flows throughout each bite – and then toss in the bananas, pineapple, and some good ol’ whipped topping. Spread it into a baking dish and freeze until solid, and you’ll have a lovely, sliceable fruit salad!