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Cheesecake Fruit Salad with Caramel

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This Cheesecake Fruit Salad with Caramel combines fresh, colorful fruits with a creamy cheesecake-inspired mixture and a drizzle of caramel sauce. It’s the perfect blend of sweet, tart, and indulgent—ideal for gatherings or a light dessert.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 cups green apples, cored and chopped (with skin on)
  • 1 cup grapes, halved
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (drained if using canned)
  • 1 cup bananas, sliced
  • 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whipped topping or whipped cream
  • Caramel sauce, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Wash, hull, slice, chop, and drain all fruit as needed. Slice bananas last to minimize browning.
  2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Fold in the whipped topping or whipped cream until fluffy and combined.
  4. Add all the chopped fruit to the bowl and gently toss to coat with the cheesecake mixture.
  5. Drizzle caramel sauce over the top just before serving. Optionally, lightly stir to marble it through.
  6. Chill for 30 minutes before serving if desired, to enhance flavors and serve cool.

Notes

  • Use lemon juice to prevent browning of apples and bananas.
  • Swap in seasonal fruits like blueberries, raspberries, or mandarin oranges.
  • Add nuts or granola for extra crunch just before serving.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
  • Do not freeze, as the texture of fruit and cream changes when thawed.

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