Cheesecake Fruit Salad
Cheesecake Fruit Salad blends a fluffy cream cheese mixture with juicy strawberries, pineapple, grapes, and a sweet caramel drizzle, creating a refreshing and irresistible dessert perfect for any occasion.
- 1 cup cream cheese softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping like Cool Whip
- 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and halved
- 1 cup fresh pineapple cubed
- 1 cup green grapes halved
- 1 cup red grapes halved
- ½ cup chopped pecans optional
- Caramel sauce for drizzling
- White chocolate drizzle optional
Beat the cream cheese: In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Sweeten the base: Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; mix until fully blended and fragrant.
Fold in the whipped topping: Gently fold in the whipped topping until light, airy, and fluffy.
Prep the fruit: In a large bowl, combine strawberries, pineapple, green grapes, and red grapes.
Mix fruit and cheesecake: Pour the cheesecake mixture over the fruit and toss gently to coat.
Add crunch: Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
Drizzle with sweetness: Drizzle caramel sauce and optional white chocolate over the top.
Chill and serve: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld.