“Made this recipe for an event and it was such a crowd pleaser. Only took me about 5 minutes to put together!”
This Cheesecake Fruit Salad is a delightful twist on classic fruit salad, featuring a creamy cheesecake-inspired dressing that coats a medley of fresh, ripe fruits. It’s a light and refreshing dessert or side dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cream Cheese (room temperature) | 1 (8 oz) package |
| Frozen Whipped Topping (thawed) | 1 1/2 cups |
| Vanilla Greek or Triple Cream Yogurt | 1/4 cup |
| Powdered Sugar (sifted) | 1/4 cup |
| Fresh Lemon Juice | 1 teaspoon |
| Vanilla Extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Chopped Ripe Fruit (variety) | 5 cups |
Instructions:
- Prepare the cheesecake dressing: In a medium bowl, combine the room temperature cream cheese, thawed whipped topping, vanilla Greek or triple cream yogurt, sifted powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Blend until smooth: Using an electric mixer, blend the ingredients together until the dressing is completely smooth and creamy.
- Combine fruit: In a large bowl, combine your choice of chopped ripe fruits. Some excellent options include pineapple, strawberries, blueberries, melon, mango, and grapes.
- Toss with dressing: Pour the prepared cheesecake dressing over the chopped fruit in the large bowl. Gently toss the fruit to combine, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve or chill: Serve the Cheesecake Fruit Salad immediately for the best texture. Alternatively, you can place it in the refrigerator to chill for up to 2 hours before serving. If chilled for too long, the fruit may release excess juices and the dressing may become watery.
- Enjoy: Enjoy this creamy and refreshing Cheesecake Fruit Salad!
