Caramel Crunch Cheesecake Fruit Salad Bliss
A delightful mixture combining creamy cheesecake flavor with refreshing fruits, perfect for summer barbecues or holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 2 cups Strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup Green Grapes (halved)
- 1 cup Red Grapes (halved)
- 1/2 cup Crushed Graham Crackers or Cookie Crumbs
- 1/4 cup Chopped Peanuts or Pecans
- 1/4 cup White Chocolate Drizzle (optional)
- 1/2 cup Caramel Sauce
Instructions
- Soften the Cream Cheese: Place softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl. Microwave for 10-15 seconds if it’s too hard.
- Cream it Up: Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Whip the Cream: In another bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Fold it Together: Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Get Fruity: Add sliced strawberries and halved grapes, stirring gently.
- Crunch It Up: Fold in crushed graham crackers or cookie crumbs and nuts.
- Layer & Drizzle: Layer fruit salad mixture in serving bowls, drizzle caramel sauce on top.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Serve Up the Joy: Scoop into bowls and drizzle with more caramel if desired.
Notes
Feel free to substitute fruits based on the season. This salad can be made ahead of time and refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: fruit salad, cheesecake, dessert, summer, caramel