Description
This Caramel Crunch Cheesecake Fruit Salad is a delightful dessert combining creamy cheesecake bites, fresh mixed fruits, and crunchy toppings drizzled with caramel and white chocolate. Perfect for a refreshing treat or special gatherings, it offers a harmonious blend of creamy, fruity, and crunchy textures with a rich caramel sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
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 cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined. Spread the mixture into a lined pan or dish and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes until firm. Cut into small squares.
- Assemble the Fruit Salad: In a serving dish, layer the halved strawberries, green grapes, and red grapes evenly. Add the chilled cheesecake bites among the layered fruit.
- Sprinkle and Drizzle: Evenly sprinkle the crushed graham crackers and chopped nuts over the fruit and cheesecake bites. Drizzle the caramel sauce and white chocolate drizzle over the entire salad. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 30 minutes for an extra chilled dessert.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is well softened for a smooth cheesecake bite texture.
- Use fresh, ripe fruit for the best flavor and texture contrast.
- Chill the cheesecake bites adequately before cutting for clean squares.
- The dessert can be made a few hours ahead and refrigerated until serving.
- To make it nut-free, omit the chopped peanuts or pecans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: caramel cheesecake fruit salad, no bake cheesecake bites, fruit salad dessert, caramel crunch dessert, cheesecake fruit salad
