Cheesecake Fruit Salad Recipe
A delightful twist on a classic fruit salad, this Cheesecake Fruit Salad combines fresh fruit with a creamy cheesecake filling and a decadent caramel drizzle. It’s a perfect dessert or side dish for any occasion.
- Author: Lily
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Fruit Salad:
- 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
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (chilled)
For the Caramel Drizzle:
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Prepare the Fruit: Wash and prep all the fruits (slice, chop, or halve as required). Combine them in a large mixing bowl.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip chilled heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Assemble the Salad: Pour the cheesecake filling over the mixed fruits. Gently fold to coat the fruit evenly.
- Add Caramel Drizzle: Drizzle caramel sauce generously over the salad or serve it on the side.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve chilled with extra caramel drizzle or garnished with crushed graham crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Cheesecake Fruit Salad, Fruit Salad Recipe, Cheesecake Salad, Dessert Salad