Description
A delightful, creamy, and refreshing dessert blending rich cheesecake filling with fresh fruits, topped with granola for crunch and caramel for sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 2 cups strawberries (hulled and halved)
- 2 cups green apples (cored and diced)
- 1 cup red grapes (halved)
Topping
- 1 cup granola or crushed graham crackers
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- – In a medium-sized bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- – Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until well combined.
- – In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.
- Prepare the Fruit:
- – In a large bowl, combine the strawberries, green apples, and grapes. Gently toss to mix.
- Assemble the Fruit Salad:
- – Spread a generous layer of the cheesecake filling over the fruit mixture and gently fold the filling into the fruit, making sure everything is coated evenly.
- – Top with granola or crushed graham crackers for added texture and crunch.
- – Drizzle with caramel sauce over the top for an indulgent, sweet finish.
- Serve:
- – Chill the cheesecake fruit salad for about 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
- – Serve chilled and enjoy the creamy, crunchy, and fruity dessert!
Notes
This Cheesecake Fruit Salad is perfect for summer gatherings or any occasion needing a quick, no-bake dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 33
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 55
Keywords: caramel, cheesecake, fruit salad