Cheesecake fruit salad is a delightful dessert that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the freshness of fruit.
Here are 3 delicious cheesecake fruit salad recipes to try:
1. Classic Cheesecake Fruit Salad
Ingredients:
- 1 cup strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup green grapes (halved)
- 1 cup mandarin oranges (drained)
- 1 banana (sliced, add just before serving)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whipped cream (optional)
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, grapes, and mandarin oranges.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Fold the cream cheese mixture into the fruit until evenly coated.
- Add sliced bananas just before serving to prevent browning.
- Top with whipped cream if desired, and serve chilled.
2. Lemon Cheesecake Fruit Salad
Ingredients:
- 1 cup strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup kiwi (peeled and diced)
- 1 cup mango (diced)
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blackberries
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup honey
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine strawberries, kiwi, mango, raspberries, and blackberries.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, Greek yogurt, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold the cream cheese mixture into the fruit until well combined.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
3. Tropical Cheesecake Fruit Salad
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup mango (diced)
- 1 cup papaya (diced)
- 1 cup kiwi (peeled and diced)
- 1 cup coconut flakes (toasted, optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whipped cream (optional)
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine pineapple, mango, papaya, and kiwi.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, coconut milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold the cream cheese mixture into the fruit until evenly coated.
- Top with toasted coconut flakes and whipped cream if desired.
- Serve chilled.
These cheesecake fruit salad recipes are perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or as a refreshing dessert any time of the year! 🍓🍍🍰