Here’s a Creamy Cheesecake Fruit Salad—sweet, fluffy, and perfect for potlucks or holidays 🍓🍍🍰
Cheesecake Fruit Salad
Ingredients
Fruit (use any combo you like):
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup grapes, halved
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1–2 bananas, sliced (add last)
Cheesecake Dressing:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping (or freshly whipped cream)
Optional add-ins:
- Mini marshmallows
- Crushed graham crackers
- Shredded coconut
Instructions
- Make the cheesecake dressing
Beat cream cheese until smooth.
Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla.
Fold in whipped topping until light and fluffy. - Prepare fruit
Wash, dry, and cut fruit. Pat dry to avoid excess moisture. - Combine
Gently fold fruit into cheesecake mixture until evenly coated.
Add bananas last to prevent browning. - Chill & serve
Refrigerate 30–60 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Tips
- Toss bananas or apples with a little lemon juice to prevent browning
- Swap whipped topping for Greek yogurt for a lighter version
- Sprinkle graham crackers on top just before serving for crunch
If you’d like, I can:
- Make it no-sugar-added
- Turn it into a cheesecake fluff dessert
- Customize it for specific fruits or seasons 🍑🍇
