Description
A delightful and indulgent Caramel Crunch Cheesecake Fruit Salad featuring creamy cheesecake bites, fresh strawberries and grapes, topped with a luscious caramel sauce, crunchy graham crackers, nuts, and a white chocolate drizzle. Perfect for a refreshing yet decadent dessert.
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 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. Spread the mixture evenly in a dish and cut into small squares, then chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set.
- Assemble the Fruit Salad: In a serving dish, layer the halved strawberries, green grapes, red grapes, and the chilled cheesecake bites evenly.
- Sprinkle and Drizzle: Evenly sprinkle crushed graham crackers and chopped nuts over the layered fruit and cheesecake bites. Drizzle with caramel sauce and white chocolate drizzle. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes for an extra chilled dessert experience.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese and heavy cream for the creamiest cheesecake bites.
- For a nut-free version, omit the chopped peanuts or pecans.
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the cheesecake mixture.
- Chilling the cheesecake bites before assembly helps them hold their shape and enhances texture.
- Can be prepared a few hours in advance and stored covered in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Caramel Crunch Cheesecake Fruit Salad, cheesecake bites, fruit salad dessert, caramel sauce dessert, no bake cheesecake, strawberry grape salad
