Description
Enjoy a refreshing Creamy Cheesecake Fruit Salad made with fresh strawberries, mandarin oranges, pineapple, kiwi, bananas, and grapes, all enveloped in a rich cheesecake-flavored cream. This delightful dish is perfect for parties, picnics, or as a light dessert, offering a burst of flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
1 cup bananas, sliced
1 cup grapes, halved (seedless)
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 (3.4 oz) package instant cheesecake pudding mix, unprepared
1 cup International Delight French Vanilla Creamer (or 1 cup heavy cream + 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Sprinkle the instant cheesecake pudding mix over the cream cheese and beat until well combined.
- Slowly add the French Vanilla Creamer (or heavy cream and vanilla) to the cream cheese mixture, beating until smooth.
- In another large bowl, combine the strawberries, mandarin oranges, pineapple, kiwi, bananas, and grapes.
- Gently fold the cheesecake mixture into the fruit, making sure everything is evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Optionally, garnish with extra fruit or graham cracker crumbs before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, use ripe, fresh fruits.
Customize with seasonal fruits or your favorites.
Can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 250 kcal per serving
Keywords: Creamy Cheesecake Fruit Salad, fruit salad recipe, cheesecake salad, refreshing dessert, easy fruit salad, summer dessert, creamy fruit salad