Caramel Crunch Cheesecake Fruit Salad Recipe
This Caramel Crunch Cheesecake Fruit Salad combines creamy cheesecake bites with fresh strawberries and grapes, topped with crunchy graham crackers, nuts, caramel sauce, and white chocolate drizzle. It’s a delightful no-bake dessert perfect for warm days or any time you want a light yet indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Cheesecake Bites:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
For the Fruit Salad:
- 2 cups strawberries, halved
- 2 cups green grapes
- 1 cup red grapes
For the Toppings:
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- ¼ cup crushed graham crackers or cookie crumbs
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts or pecans
- ¼ cup white chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Bites: In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, blending it fully but carefully to keep the texture light. Shape the cheesecake mixture into small squares or bite-sized portions and place them in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes.
- Assemble the Fruit Salad: After the cheesecake bites have chilled, take a serving dish and layer the halved strawberries, green grapes, red grapes, and the cheesecake bites evenly to create a visually appealing and balanced salad.
- Sprinkle and Drizzle: Top the layered fruit and cheesecake bites with the crushed graham crackers and chopped nuts to add a crunchy texture. Drizzle the caramel sauce and white chocolate over the entire dish for sweetness and decorative appeal. Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the freshness or refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes if you prefer an extra chilled dessert.
Notes
- You can substitute the nuts with your preferred choice or omit them for a nut-free option.
- If you want to make it vegan, use vegan cream cheese and coconut cream instead of dairy products.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days for best freshness.
- For variation, try adding other fruits like blueberries or kiwi to the salad.
- Make sure to whip the cream to stiff peaks for optimal texture in the cheesecake bites.
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