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Caramel Crunch Cheesecake Fruit Salad with fresh fruits and caramel topping.

Caramel Crunch Cheesecake Fruit Salad

An indulgent yet refreshing dessert featuring creamy cheesecake bites, fresh fruit, and a sweet caramel crunch, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Salad
Cuisine: American, Summer
Calories: 260
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Bites
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature Use full-fat for smoothness; low-fat works in a pinch.
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar, sifted Sifting prevents lumps.
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Or vanilla bean paste for a deeper flavor.
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled Whipping cold cream yields firmer peaks.
Fruit Salad
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved Ripe but firm strawberries hold their shape.
  • 2 cups green grapes, halved Seedless preferred; wash and dry well.
  • 1 cup red grapes, halved Mix grape colors for visual appeal.
Toppings and Finishes
  • ½ cup caramel sauce Store-bought or homemade for a richer flavor.
  • ¼ cup crushed graham crackers or cookie crumbs For a golden crunch.
  • ¼ cup chopped peanuts or pecans Toasted for extra aroma; substitute with sunflower seeds for nut-free.
  • ¼ cup white chocolate drizzle Melted white chocolate or a ready-made topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prep your ingredients and chill bowls.
  2. Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. In a separate chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  4. Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture gently.
  5. Spoon or spread the cheesecake mixture into a shallow pan or line a small tray and chill for about 30 minutes until firmer. Cut into small squares or use a cookie cutter for rounded bites.
  6. Wash and dry the strawberries and grapes, hull and halve the strawberries, and slice grapes in half.
Assembly
  1. In your serving dish, layer the strawberries, green grapes, red grapes, and cheesecake bites.
  2. Sprinkle crushed graham crackers and chopped nuts over the top, then drizzle caramel and white chocolate.
  3. Serve immediately or chill for about 30 minutes.

Notes

Use ripe but firm fruit to avoid excess juice. Add toppings right before serving to maintain crunch.