Your Cheesecake Fruit Salad recipe sounds absolutely delicious! Here’s a slightly refined version with extra tips for the best results:
Cheesecake Fruit Salad
Ingredients:
- For the Fruit Salad:
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 cups green apples, cored and diced
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 1 cup granola or crushed graham crackers
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions:
1. 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.
2. Prepare the Fruit:
- In a large bowl, combine the strawberries, green apples, and grapes. Gently toss to mix.
3. 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.
4. 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!
Tips for the Best Cheesecake Fruit Salad:
- For an extra creamy texture, make sure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing.
- You can customize the fruit to your liking – blueberries, pineapple, or kiwi can be great additions!
- If you’re looking to make this ahead, prepare the cheesecake filling and fruit separately and assemble just before serving.
- To make it even richer, you can drizzle some extra caramel sauce over individual servings before eating.