Caramel Crunch Cheesecake Fruit Salad Recipe
A delectable Caramel Crunch Cheesecake Fruit Salad combining creamy cheesecake bites, fresh strawberries and grapes, topped with caramel sauce, crunchy graham crackers, nuts, and white chocolate drizzle for a refreshing and indulgent dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Bites
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Fruit Salad
- 2 cups strawberries, halved
- 2 cups green grapes
- 1 cup red grapes
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 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 until fully combined. Pour the mixture into a tray or mold and cut into small squares. Chill the cheesecake bites in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Assemble the Fruit Salad: In a serving dish, layer the halved strawberries, green grapes, red grapes, and the chilled cheesecake bites evenly to create a colorful base for the fruit salad.
- Sprinkle and Drizzle: Sprinkle the crushed graham crackers and chopped nuts evenly over the layered fruit and cheesecake bites. Then drizzle the caramel sauce and white chocolate drizzle on top for added sweetness and crunch. Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes for a more chilled dessert experience.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries and grapes for the best flavor.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to achieve a smooth cheesecake mixture.
- You can substitute pecans with other nuts like almonds or walnuts based on preference.
- If preferred, the fruit salad can be made a few hours in advance and kept refrigerated; add crunchy toppings just before serving to maintain texture.
- For a nut-free version, omit the nuts and add extra crushed cookies or granola for crunch.
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