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Creamy Cheesecake Delight Fruit Salad Recipe

Creamy Cheesecake Delight Fruit Salad Recipe


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  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Silky smooth cheesecake delight dances with fresh seasonal fruits, creating a heavenly dessert experience. Layers of rich cream cheese and colorful fruit medley promise pure indulgence that will make dessert lovers swoon.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Fruits:

  • 2 cups strawberries
  • 2 cups green apples
  • 1 cup red grapes

Crunch Ingredients:

  • 1 cup granola or crushed graham crackers

Sauce:

  • 1 cup caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Whip the cream cheese in a medium bowl until silky and lump-free, creating a smooth base for the dessert.
  2. Incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract into the cream cheese, blending thoroughly until the mixture becomes light and uniform.
  3. Separately whip the heavy cream until it forms stiff, voluminous peaks that hold their shape elegantly.
  4. Delicately fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, creating a luxurious, airy filling with gentle, sweeping motions.
  5. Slice strawberries into bite-sized pieces, dice green apples, and halve the grapes to ensure consistent, manageable fruit chunks.
  6. Combine the prepared fruits in a large mixing bowl, gently tossing to distribute them evenly without bruising the delicate pieces.
  7. Carefully spread the creamy cheesecake filling over the fruit, using a spatula to coat each piece thoroughly and create a cohesive mixture.
  8. Crush graham crackers or granola into small, crunchy fragments to provide a delightful textural contrast.
  9. Sprinkle the crushed topping generously across the surface of the fruit salad, ensuring even distribution.
  10. Drizzle caramel sauce in elegant, zigzag patterns to enhance the dessert’s visual appeal and add a rich, sweet dimension.
  11. Refrigerate the fruit salad for approximately 60 minutes at 40°F to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to chill completely.
  12. Serve directly from the refrigerator, presenting a cool, creamy, and refreshing dessert perfect for warm days.

Notes

  • Cream cheese temperature matters, so let it soften at room temperature for 30-45 minutes before mixing to achieve a smooth, lump-free filling.
  • Choose ripe but firm fruits to prevent the salad from becoming mushy and maintain a perfect texture balance.
  • For a lighter version, substitute full-fat cream cheese with low-fat or Greek yogurt, reducing calories without compromising flavor.
  • Customize the salad by adding seasonal fruits like peaches, blueberries, or raspberries for variety and color contrast.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 480 kcal
  • Sugar: 55 g
  • Sodium: 100 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 75 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 10 mg