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Cheesecake Fruit Salad with Caramel Drizzle Recipe

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4.7 from 61 reviews
  • Author: Ella
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This Cheesecake Fruit Salad is a delightful and creamy dessert combining fresh, vibrant fruits with a luscious, homemade cheesecake filling. The rich cream cheese and whipped cream mixture pairs perfectly with the natural sweetness of strawberries, apples, grapes, pineapple, and bananas, all topped off with a generous drizzle of caramel sauce. Ideal for a refreshing treat or a party dish, this no-bake salad is easy to prepare and sure to impress.

Ingredients

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Fruit

  • 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 cups green apples, chopped
  • 1 cup grapes (red or green), halved
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned), drained
  • 1 cup bananas, sliced

Cheesecake Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled

Other

  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Fruit: Wash and prep all the fruits by hulling and slicing strawberries, chopping green apples, halving grapes, draining pineapple chunks, and slicing bananas to ensure they are ready to be mixed.
  2. Combine Fruits: Place all prepped fruits into a large mixing bowl and gently toss them together for an even distribution.
  3. Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  4. Whip the Cream: Using a mixer, whip the chilled heavy whipping cream in another bowl until stiff peaks form, ensuring a light and fluffy texture.
  5. Fold Cheesecake Mixture and Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined, taking care not to deflate the whipped cream.
  6. Assemble the Salad: Pour the cheesecake filling over the mixed fruits in the large bowl and gently fold to coat the fruit evenly with the creamy filling.
  7. Add Caramel Drizzle: Drizzle caramel sauce generously over the salad or reserve some to serve on the side for added sweetness and flavor contrast.
  8. Chill: Refrigerate the assembled fruit salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the filling to set nicely.
  9. Serve: Serve chilled, optionally with extra caramel drizzle or garnished with crushed graham crackers for texture and additional flavor.

Notes

  • Use fresh, ripe fruits for the best flavor and texture in your fruit salad.
  • For a tangier twist, try adding a tablespoon of lemon juice to the fruit mixture to prevent browning of apples and bananas.
  • If you prefer a lighter filling, substitute half of the heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
  • Caramel sauce can be homemade by melting sugar, butter, and cream, or store-bought for convenience.
  • Chilling the salad is important to help the cheesecake filling firm up and enhance the flavors.
  • Can be made a few hours ahead of time, but avoid making more than a day in advance to prevent fruit from becoming soggy.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: cheesecake fruit salad, no-bake dessert, fruit salad with cream cheese, caramel fruit salad, easy summer dessert

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