Description
A creamy and delightful Cheesecake Fruit Salad combining the richness of cheesecake flavors with a fresh assortment of fruit. Perfect as a no-bake dessert for summer gatherings or anytime you want a light and refreshing treat.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Mixture
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant cheesecake pudding mix
- 1 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup green grapes, halved
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 2 bananas, sliced (add just before serving to prevent browning)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Then add the instant cheesecake pudding mix, vanilla yogurt, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat all ingredients together until the mixture becomes smooth and fluffy.
- Combine the Fruit: In a separate bowl, gently combine all the prepared fruits except bananas – strawberries, blueberries, green grapes, red grapes, and pineapple chunks.
- Fold Fruit into Mixture: Carefully fold the mixed fruit into the cheesecake mixture, ensuring that the fruit is evenly coated without crushing.
- Chill: Transfer the salad to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and the salad to firm up.
- Add Bananas and Serve: Just before serving, gently stir in the sliced bananas to prevent browning. Serve chilled for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Add bananas just before serving to prevent browning.
- You can use any mix of fresh fruit such as kiwi or mandarin oranges for variety.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for the cream in the mixture.
