Description
A vibrant and indulgent fruit salad layered with creamy cheesecake and a crunchy caramel topping, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup grapes, halved
- 2 apples, diced
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers or toffee bits
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and adjust sweetness as necessary.
- Dice the fruits into bite-sized pieces.
- Gently fold the chopped fruits into the cheesecake mixture.
- In a separate bowl, mix your crunchy topping ingredients (graham crackers or nuts).
- In a serving bowl, layer the cheesecake mixture, drizzle with caramel sauce, and sprinkle with the crunchy topping. Repeat layers.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Drizzle additional caramel sauce on top before serving.
Notes
Use fresh, ripe fruits for the best flavor and presentation. Chilling the salad is crucial for flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: fruit salad, cheesecake, dessert, caramel, family recipe