Description
Indulge in the creamy, luscious combination of a classic cheesecake mixed with a refreshing array of seasonal fruits in this delightful Cheesecake and Fruit Salad. Perfect for a light dessert or a sweet side dish at any gathering.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Mixture:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (thawed)
Fruit Salad:
- 2 cups strawberries (quartered)
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup red grapes (halved)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 banana (sliced)
- Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon juice to prevent browning
Instructions
- Cheesecake Mixture: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully combined.
- Fruit Salad: In a separate large bowl, combine strawberries, blueberries, grapes, pineapple, and banana. If using, drizzle the fruit with lemon juice to keep the banana from browning. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the fruit and gently fold until all the fruit is coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve chilled for the best texture.
- You can use any combination of fresh seasonal fruits.
- For added crunch, top with crushed graham crackers or chopped nuts just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
