Description
Cheesecake Fruit Salad combines a creamy, cheesecake-like filling with fresh, colorful fruits for a dessert that’s sweet, tangy, and perfect for any occasion. Easy to make, customizable, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream (or whipped topping)
For the Fruit:
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup grapes, halved
- 1 cup pineapple, diced
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1 banana, sliced (optional)
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and mix. Fold in heavy cream or whipped topping until light and fluffy.
- Add the Fruit: Gently fold in strawberries, grapes, pineapple, and blueberries. Add banana slices last if using.
- Add Pecans (Optional): Stir in chopped pecans for added crunch.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for 1–2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Spoon into a serving dish and enjoy as a side, dessert, or potluck favorite.
Notes
- Use fresh, in-season fruit for best flavor.
- Fold gently to keep fruit intact.
- Try adding lemon zest or spices for extra flavor.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Best served within 2–3 days; bananas may brown over time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Cheesecake Fruit Salad, creamy fruit dessert, fruit salad for potluck, sweet side dish