Description
A deliciously creamy and crunchy salad made with fresh fruits, cheesecake layer, and rich caramel, perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
- 2 bananas, sliced
- 1 cup graham crackers, crushed
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake base: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add in the sour cream and powdered sugar. Blend until creamy and well incorporated.
- Layer the ingredients: In a serving bowl, spoon a layer of the cheesecake mixture at the bottom. Follow with a layer of fresh fruits and drizzle caramel sauce over this.
- Repeat layering with cheesecake mixture, fruits, and caramel until reaching the top. Finish with a drizzle of caramel.
- Add the crunch: Before serving, sprinkle crushed graham crackers or nuts on top.
- Chill before serving: Allow the salad to sit in the fridge for a couple of hours to meld flavors.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt and sour cream with plain yogurt. Let it chill for a few hours before serving for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: fruit salad, cheesecake, dessert, family recipe, caramel, refreshing