Description
Indulge in this creamy Cheesecake Fruit Salad bursting with strawberries, apples, grapes, pineapple, and bananas—all folded into a luscious cheesecake filling and drizzled with caramel. Perfect for potlucks, parties, or a sweet family treat!
Ingredients
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
½ cup powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
For the Caramel Drizzle
½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Optional Garnish:
Crushed graham crackers
Instructions
Prepare the Fruit:
Wash, hull, chop, and slice all fruits as directed. Combine in a large mixing bowl.Make the Cheesecake Filling:
Beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.Assemble the Salad:
Pour the cheesecake filling over the fruit and gently fold until all fruit is evenly coated.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. Garnish with extra caramel drizzle or crushed graham crackers before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Swap fruits as desired: kiwi, blueberries, or peaches work great!
Add crushed graham crackers for extra cheesecake flavor and crunch.
Slice bananas last to help prevent browning.
Store leftovers in the fridge and enjoy within 2 days for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert , Salad
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg