Description

This Caramel Crunch Cheesecake Fruit Salad is a delightful no-bake dessert that combines creamy cheesecake flavors with fresh, juicy fruits. Perfect for summer gatherings or a sweet side dish, it features a smooth caramel-infused cream cheese mixture folded with strawberries, apples, bananas, grapes, and pineapple. Topped with crunchy toffee bits and granola, this salad offers a perfect balance of creamy, fruity, and crunchy textures.

Ingredients

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Cheesecake Mixture

1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)

Fruit

2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
2 apples, chopped
2 bananas, sliced
1 cup seedless grapes, halved
1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned, drained

Toppings

1/2 cup toffee bits or crushed caramel candies
1/2 cup granola or crushed graham crackers for crunch

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Instructions

Prepare the cheesecake mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy using a hand mixer or whisk.
Add the additional ingredients: To the cream cheese, add the Greek yogurt (or sour cream), powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and caramel sauce. Continue beating the mixture until it is smooth, creamy, and well combined.
Fold in the fruit: Gently fold the sliced strawberries, chopped apples, sliced bananas, halved grapes, and pineapple chunks into the cheesecake mixture. Stir carefully to coat all the fruit without breaking them up.
Add toppings before serving: Just before serving, sprinkle the toffee bits and granola (or crushed graham crackers) on top for a crunchy texture. Drizzle additional caramel sauce over the salad if desired for extra sweetness and flavor.

Notes

Add the crunchy toppings right before serving to prevent them from becoming soggy.
Use firm bananas and apples to keep the salad from turning mushy.
Store leftovers without the crunchy topping in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert, Side Dish
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American