Here’s a fun and easy way to make a Cheesecake Fruit Salad—it’s creamy, fruity, and tastes like cheesecake in a bowl!
Ingredients
For the fruit:
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup grapes, halved
- 2 kiwis, peeled and chopped
- 1 banana, sliced (optional, add just before serving)
- Any other favorite fruit you like
For the cheesecake dressing:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whipped cream or cool whip
Optional toppings:
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Chopped nuts (like almonds or pecans)
- Mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing well.
- Gently fold in whipped cream until creamy and fluffy.
- Mix the fruit:
- In a large bowl, combine all your chopped fruit.
- Pour the cheesecake dressing over the fruit and gently toss until all fruit is coated.
- Chill:
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve:
- Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs, nuts, or chocolate chips on top for a fun “cheesecake crust” feel.
- Serve chilled!
💡 Tips:
- You can swap cream cheese for Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the dressing to keep fruits like apples or bananas from browning.
- This is perfect for potlucks—it looks fancy but is super easy to make!
If you want, I can also give a mini version for single servings in cups, which makes it look like individual mini cheesecakes.
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