Description
This Caramel Crunch Cheesecake Fruit Salad is a delightful no-cook dessert combining creamy cheesecake bites with fresh strawberries and grapes, topped with a luscious caramel sauce, crunchy crushed graham crackers, nuts, and a white chocolate drizzle for a perfect balance of textures and flavors.
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 the 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. Spread the mixture into a small pan and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before cutting into small squares.
- Assemble the Fruit Salad: In a serving dish, layer the halved strawberries, green grapes, red grapes, and the chilled cheesecake bites evenly for balanced flavors in every bite.
- Sprinkle and Drizzle: Evenly sprinkle the crushed graham crackers and chopped peanuts or pecans over the layered fruit and cheesecake bites. Drizzle the caramel sauce and white chocolate drizzle on top for a luscious finishing touch. Serve immediately or refrigerate an additional 30 minutes for a colder dessert experience.
Notes
- You can substitute the nuts with your preferred variety or omit for nut allergies.
- For best texture, use fresh, firm fruit and serve chilled.
- To make white chocolate drizzle, gently melt white chocolate and drizzle with a spoon or piping bag.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Caramel Crunch, Cheesecake Bites, Fruit Salad, No-Bake Dessert, Easy Summer Dessert, Creamy Fruit Salad
