Description

This Caramel Crunch Cheesecake Fruit Salad is a delightful and refreshing dessert featuring creamy cheesecake bites, fresh strawberries and grapes, topped with crunchy graham crackers, nuts, caramel sauce, and white chocolate drizzle. Perfect for a summer gathering or a light, indulgent treat.

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 together until the mixture is 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 evenly, cut into small squares, and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set.
Assemble the Fruit Salad: In a serving dish, layer the halved strawberries, green grapes, red grapes, and the chilled cheesecake bites evenly for a beautiful and colorful presentation.
Sprinkle and Drizzle: Sprinkle the crushed graham crackers and chopped nuts over the layered fruit and cheesecake bites. Finally, generously drizzle caramel sauce and white chocolate drizzle over the entire salad. Serve immediately for the best texture or refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes to enjoy a cool, chilled dessert.

Notes

For best results, use fresh, ripe fruit for a sweeter and juicier salad.
You can substitute the nuts for your preferred choice or omit them for a nut-free version.
Make sure to chill the cheesecake bites well to help them hold their shape when combined with the fruit.
This dessert is best served the same day assembled, but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Caramel Crunch Cheesecake Fruit Salad, cheesecake bites, fruit salad dessert, caramel dessert, no-bake cheesecake, easy summer dessert