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Caramel Crunch Cheesecake Fruit Salad

Caramel Crunch Cheesecake Fruit Salad for Sweet Summer Bliss

A luscious Caramel Crunch Cheesecake Fruit Salad that combines creamy cheesecake bites with vibrant fruits and caramel for a delightful dessert experience.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Base
  • 8 oz cream cheese Opt for dairy-free for a vegan twist.
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar Can be substituted with stevia.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Almond extract can be used for a unique flavor.
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream Coconut cream is a good non-dairy option.
For the Fruit
  • 2 cups strawberries, halved Can substitute with seasonal fruits.
  • 2 cups green grapes Diced peaches or apples also work well.
  • 1 cup red grapes Consider swapping with blueberries or kiwi.
For the Toppings
  • ½ cup caramel sauce Vegan caramel sauce is recommended.
  • ¼ cup crushed graham crackers or cookie crumbs Gluten-free options are available.
  • ¼ cup chopped peanuts or pecans Substitute with almonds or walnuts if allergic.
  • ¼ cup white chocolate drizzle Dark chocolate can be used as an alternative.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • large serving dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat 8 oz of softened cream cheese with ¼ cup powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined. Cut into small squares and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
  2. While the cheesecake bites chill, wash and halve 2 cups of strawberries, and prepare 2 cups of green grapes and 1 cup of red grapes by rinsing them under cold water. Pat the fruits dry gently with a paper towel.
  3. In a large serving dish, start layering your Caramel Crunch Cheesecake Fruit Salad. Begin with a layer of halved strawberries, followed by the green grapes and red grapes. Evenly distribute the cooled cheesecake bites across the fruits.
  4. Sprinkle ¼ cup of crushed graham crackers or cookie crumbs over the layered salad. Add ¼ cup of chopped peanuts or pecans for extra nuttiness and drizzle with ½ cup of caramel sauce and ¼ cup of white chocolate drizzle.
  5. Let the Caramel Crunch Cheesecake Fruit Salad rest in the refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Assemble the salad right before serving for optimal freshness. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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