Caramel Crunch Cheesecake Fruit Salad Recipe
This Caramel Crunch Cheesecake Fruit Salad combines creamy, luscious cheesecake bites with fresh, juicy strawberries and grapes, topped with a delightful crunch of caramel sauce, graham cracker crumbs, nuts, and white chocolate drizzle. It’s a refreshing and indulgent dessert perfect for any occasion.
- 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 until the mixture is smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined. Pour the mixture into a flat dish, smooth it out, and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes until firm. Once chilled, cut the cheesecake mixture into small squares.
- Assemble the Fruit Salad: In a serving dish, layer the halved strawberries, green grapes, red grapes, and the cheesecake bites evenly to ensure a balanced mix of flavors and textures.
- Sprinkle and Drizzle: Evenly sprinkle the crushed graham crackers and chopped nuts over the top of the layered fruits and cheesecake bites. Drizzle the caramel sauce and white chocolate over the entire salad to add sweetness and a decorative finish. Serve immediately or refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes if you prefer a cooler dessert.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, omit the chopped peanuts or pecans or substitute with seeds.
- Use fresh, ripe fruit for the best flavor and texture.
- The cheesecake bites can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator to save preparation time.
- Adjust the amount of caramel and white chocolate drizzle to your sweetness preference.
- The salad is best served chilled but can be kept at room temperature for up to 1 hour before serving.
Keywords: Caramel Crunch, Cheesecake Fruit Salad, No-Bake Dessert, Fruit Salad, Cheesecake Bites, Easy Dessert
