Cheesecake Fruit Salad

Ingredients

For the Fruit Salad:

• 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 2 cups green apples, chopped
• 1 cup grapes (red or green), halved
• 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned), drained
• 1 cup bananas, sliced

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup chilled heavy whipping cream

For the Caramel Drizzle:

• ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

1. Prepare the Fruit

• Wash, peel, and chop all your fruits into bite-sized pieces (strawberries, apples, grapes, pineapple, and bananas).
• Place all the fruit into a large mixing bowl and gently toss them together.

2. Make the Cheesecake Filling

• In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
• In another mixing bowl, whip the chilled heavy cream until stiff peaks form (you can use an electric mixer to make this easier).
• Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and smooth.

3. Assemble the Fruit Salad

• Pour the cheesecake mixture over the prepared fruit and gently fold the mixture into the fruit, ensuring everything is coated evenly.
• If needed, adjust sweetness by adding a bit more powdered sugar, but the fruit should provide plenty of sweetness.

4. Drizzle with Caramel

• Drizzle the caramel sauce generously over the top of the fruit salad. You can also serve the caramel on the side for dipping, if preferred.

5. Serve

• Chill the cheesecake fruit salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld.
• Garnish with extra caramel sauce or a sprinkle of crushed graham crackers for a bit of crunch.

6. Enjoy

• This Cheesecake Fruit Salad is perfect for gatherings, BBQs, or as a delicious, refreshing dessert for any occasion. Enjoy! 😋🍓