Description
This Caramel Crunch Cheesecake Fruit Salad combines creamy cheesecake bites with fresh strawberries and grapes, topped with caramel sauce, crushed graham crackers, nuts, and white chocolate drizzle for a luscious and crunchy dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cheesecake Bites:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
For the Fruit Salad:
- 2 cups strawberries, halved
- 2 cups green grapes
- 1 cup red grapes
For the Toppings:
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- ¼ cup crushed graham crackers or cookie crumbs
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts or pecans
- ¼ cup white chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Bites: In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined. Cut the cheesecake mixture into small squares and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Assemble the Fruit Salad: Once the cheesecake bites are chilled, take a serving dish and layer the strawberries, green grapes, red grapes, and cheesecake bites.
- Sprinkle and Drizzle: Sprinkle the crushed graham crackers and chopped nuts over the top. Drizzle caramel sauce and white chocolate drizzle over everything. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes for an extra chilled dessert.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese and heavy cream for the best creamy texture.
- Chilling the cheesecake bites helps them set and makes cutting easier.
- You can substitute nuts with your favorite variety or leave them out for a nut-free version.
- For a different twist, try adding other fruits like blueberries or kiwi.
- White chocolate drizzle can be melted white chocolate or store-bought curls for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: caramel cheesecake fruit salad, cheesecake bites recipe, no bake dessert, fruit salad dessert, caramel crunch salad
