Description
Indulge in the creamy and fruity goodness of this Cheesecake Fruit Salad, a delightful no-bake dessert perfect for any occasion. Creamy cheesecake filling coats a colorful assortment of fresh fruits, creating a refreshing and decadent treat.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Mixture:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed
Fruit:
- 3 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 cups grapes (red or green), halved
- 2 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 cup blueberries
- 2 bananas, sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (to prevent banana browning)
Instructions
- Cheesecake Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully combined and fluffy.
- Fruit Preparation: In a separate bowl, toss the banana slices with lemon juice to prevent browning. Add all the prepared fruit to the cream cheese mixture and gently stir until the fruit is evenly coated.
- Chill: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute or add fruits like kiwi, mango, or mandarin oranges based on preference or seasonality.
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and whipped topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
