Description

Cheesecake Fruit Salad is a deliciously creamy and refreshing no-bake dessert that combines a rich cheesecake-flavored dressing with a colorful mix of fresh fruits. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a delightful side dish, this salad features a smooth cream cheese base blended with instant cheesecake pudding, Greek yogurt, and vanilla, folded gently with strawberries, blueberries, grapes, pineapple, and mandarin oranges. It can be garnished with fresh mint for an extra burst of flavor.

Ingredients

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Cheesecake Dressing

1 (8 oz) package cream cheese (softened)
1 (3.4 oz) package instant cheesecake pudding mix
1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
½ cup heavy cream or milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Fruit

2 cups strawberries (hulled and sliced)
1 cup blueberries
1 cup grapes (halved)
1 cup pineapple chunks
1 cup mandarin orange segments (drained)
Optional: 1 banana (sliced, added just before serving)

Garnish

Fresh mint leaves

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Instructions

Prepare the Cheesecake Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the instant cheesecake pudding mix, vanilla Greek yogurt, heavy cream or milk, and vanilla extract. Continue beating until the mixture is fully combined, smooth, and creamy.
Combine with Fruit: Gently fold in the prepared strawberries, blueberries, halved grapes, pineapple chunks, and drained mandarin orange segments. Mix until all the fruit is evenly coated with the cheesecake mixture.
Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld and the dressing to set slightly, enhancing the texture and taste.
Serve: Just before serving, optionally fold in the sliced banana to prevent browning. Garnish the salad with fresh mint leaves for a refreshing touch. Serve cold.

Notes

Add banana slices just before serving to prevent browning and keep the salad vibrant.
Feel free to substitute or omit fruits according to seasonal availability and personal preference.
For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese and milk instead of heavy cream.
This dessert can be prepared a day ahead, making it convenient for entertaining.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 210
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 95mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 30mg