Cheesecake Fruit Salad with Creamy Filling and Caramel Drizzle
This no-bake cheesecake fruit salad combines fresh strawberries, apples, grapes, pineapple, and bananas with a light, creamy cheesecake-style filling and a rich caramel drizzle. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for gatherings, holidays, or make-ahead entertaining.
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- medium mixing bowl
- electric mixer or whisk
- rubber spatula
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 cups green apples, chopped
- 1 cup grapes, halved
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, well-drained
- 1 cup ripe bananas, sliced
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Wash all fruits thoroughly, then slice, chop, or halve as needed. Add the prepared fruit to a large mixing bowl and gently toss to combine.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the chilled heavy cream to stiff peaks, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling over the fruit and carefully fold until all fruit is evenly coated.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the salad or reserve it for serving. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Add bananas just before serving to prevent browning. Adjust sweetness to taste and always serve chilled for the best texture. For extra crunch, sprinkle crushed graham crackers or chopped nuts on top.