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Caramel Crunch Cheesecake Fruit Salad

Caramel Crunch Cheesecake Fruit Salad for Sweet Summer Bliss

This Caramel Crunch Cheesecake Fruit Salad combines luscious cheesecake bites with fresh fruits, offering a no-bake, crowd-pleasing dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Bites
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Ensure it is softened for easy mixing.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar No substitutions are suggested for sweetness.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for the best taste.
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream For a lighter alternative, use whipped topping.
For the Fruit Salad
  • 2 cups Strawberries Can be substituted with blueberries or peaches.
  • 1 cup Green Grapes Substitute with other firm fruits like apple slices.
  • 1 cup Red Grapes Other red fruits can be used as alternatives.
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Crushed Graham Crackers or Cookie Crumbs Gluten-free options are available.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Peanuts or Pecans Can be swapped with almonds or walnuts.
For the Sweet Finish
  • 1/2 cup Caramel Sauce For a healthier option, use homemade date caramel.
  • 1/4 cup White Chocolate Drizzle Dark or milk chocolate drizzle can be used as a variation.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • serving dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form, then fold into the cream cheese mixture.
  3. Cut the cheesecake into bite-sized squares and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
  4. In a large serving dish, begin layering the fruits: halved strawberries, followed by green grapes and red grapes.
  5. Add chilled cheesecake bites evenly throughout the layers.
  6. Sprinkle crushed graham crackers over the salad, followed by chopped peanuts or pecans.
  7. Drizzle with caramel sauce and a chocolate drizzle if desired.
  8. Serve immediately or chill for another 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use ripe but firm fruits and serve immediately after drizzling to avoid sogginess.

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