Description
Cheesecake Fruit Salad is a luscious dessert that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the fresh flavors of assorted fruits, topped with a delightful crunch of granola or graham crackers and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Fruit Salad:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 cups green apples, cored and diced
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 1 cup granola or crushed graham crackers (for topping)
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then beat until fully combined and fluffy. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until light and airy. Set aside.
- Fruit Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberries, green apples, and grapes. Gently toss to mix the fruits evenly.
- Assemble the Salad: Add the cheesecake filling to the fruit and gently fold to coat all the fruit evenly. Sprinkle with granola or crushed graham crackers for a satisfying crunch. Drizzle caramel sauce over the top for extra sweetness.
- Chill & Serve: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors blend and the filling set slightly. Serve chilled and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheesecake fruit salad, dessert, fruit salad, cheesecake, sweet, easy, vegetarian
