✅Ingredients
For the Fruit Salad:
2 cups strawberries, hulled and halved
2 cups green apples, cored and diced
1 cup red grapes, halved
1 cup granola or crushed graham crackers
1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
For the Cheesecake Filling:
8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
✅Instructions
1. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
1. In a medium-sized bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and creamy.
2. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue beating until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream using a hand mixer until stiff peaks form.
4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy. Be careful not to overmix.
2. Prepare the Fruit:
1. Wash and dry the strawberries, apples, and grapes.
2. Hull and halve the strawberries, dice the green apples (removing the core), and halve the red grapes.
3. In a large bowl, combine all the prepared fruit and gently toss to mix.
3. Assemble the Fruit Salad:
1. Add the cheesecake filling to the bowl of fruit.
2. Gently fold the filling into the fruit mixture until all pieces are evenly coated.
3. Sprinkle granola or crushed graham crackers on top for texture and crunch.
4. Drizzle caramel sauce over the top for a sweet finishing touch.
4. Chill and Serve:
1. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
2. Serve chilled and enjoy the creamy, fruity, and crunchy dessert!
Tips for Best Results:
For a healthier version, use Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese and honey instead of caramel sauce.
To prevent apples from browning, toss them in a little lemon juice before mixing.
Make it extra special by adding chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips, or shredded coconut.
Would you like any modifications or variations?
