Description
A delightful Caramel Crunch Cheesecake Fruit Salad featuring creamy cheesecake bites, fresh strawberries and grapes, all topped with luscious caramel sauce, crunchy nuts, and a white chocolate drizzle. This refreshing dessert combines creamy, fruity, and crunchy textures for a perfect no-bake treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cheesecake Bites:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
For the Fruit Salad:
- 2 cups strawberries, halved
- 2 cups green grapes
- 1 cup red grapes
For the Toppings:
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- ¼ cup crushed graham crackers or cookie crumbs
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts or pecans
- ¼ cup white chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Bites: In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined. Cut the cheesecake mixture into small squares and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to set.
- Assemble the Fruit Salad: Once the cheesecake bites are chilled, take a serving dish and layer the halved strawberries, green grapes, red grapes, and the cheesecake bites evenly to create a colorful mix.
- Sprinkle and Drizzle: Sprinkle the crushed graham crackers and chopped nuts over the fruit and cheesecake mixture. Finally, drizzle caramel sauce and white chocolate over everything for added sweetness and crunch. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes more for a more chilled dessert.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to ensure a smooth cheesecake mixture.
- Whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks for the best texture in the cheesecake bites.
- You can substitute the nuts with your favorite crunchy toppings like almonds or walnuts.
- For a nut-free version, omit the nuts and increase the crushed cookies for extra crunch.
- This dessert is best served chilled but can be enjoyed immediately after assembly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: caramel cheesecake salad, no bake dessert, fruit salad dessert, creamy fruit salad, caramel crunch dessert
