Cheesecake Fruit Salad Recipe
This Cheesecake Fruit Salad is the creamy, dreamy side dish that disappears at every cookout! A fluffy no-bake cheesecake filling is folded together with fresh, colorful fruit for a dessert salad that tastes like summer in every bite. It comes together in just minutes and is perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or any time you need an easy, crowd-pleasing treat!
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 291kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Cutting Board
- Knives
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese Softened
- 1 cup Whipped topping
- ½ cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 4 cups Mixed fresh fruit, cut into bite sized pieces strawberries, blueberries, grapes, pineapple, etc.
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in the whipped topping until light and fluffy.
- Gently add in the fruit and mix until all the fruit is coated with the cream cheese mixture.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Make sure your cream cheese is fully softened! Cold cream cheese will leave lumps in your dressing no matter how long you beat it. Set it out at least 30 minutes before you start.
- Pat your fruit dry before folding it in! Excess moisture from the fruit will water down the creamy dressing over time. A quick pat with a paper towel makes a big difference.
- Add the fruit right before serving if making ahead! The dressing can be made up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the fridge. Fold the fruit in within a few hours of serving so it stays fresh and doesn't get soggy.
- Swap the fruit based on the season. This recipe works with almost any fruit! Try peaches and raspberries in summer, or mandarin oranges and pomegranate seeds in the fall and winter. Just avoid watermelon, as it releases too much liquid.
Nutrition
Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 994IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg