Description

This no-bake Caramel Crunch Cheesecake Fruit Salad is a creamy and fruity dessert featuring a luscious cheesecake mixture blended with caramel sauce and folded with fresh strawberries, blueberries, pineapple chunks, apples, and bananas. Topped with crunchy caramel bits, it’s perfect for parties, potlucks, or any occasion that calls for a sweet, irresistible treat.

Ingredients

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Cheesecake Mixture

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup caramel sauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Whipped Cream

1 cup heavy whipping cream

Fruit

2 cups sliced strawberries
1 1/2 cups blueberries
2 cups pineapple chunks
2 diced apples
2 sliced bananas

Toppings

3/4 cup caramel crunch bits or crushed toffee bits
Additional caramel sauce for drizzling

Instructions

Prepare the cheesecake base: Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy. Then blend in the caramel sauce and vanilla extract to create a rich cheesecake mixture.
Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, ensuring it is light and airy.
Combine the mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cheesecake mixture, taking care not to deflate the whipped cream to maintain a creamy, fluffy texture.
Add the fruit: Combine sliced strawberries, blueberries, pineapple chunks, diced apples, and sliced bananas in a large bowl.
Mix fruit with cheesecake cream: Fold the mixed fruit gently into the cheesecake and whipped cream mixture to evenly distribute the fruit without crushing it.
Finish with toppings: Add caramel crunch bits or crushed toffee bits into the salad and drizzle additional caramel sauce over the top for extra sweetness and texture.
Chill: Refrigerate the finished fruit salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to set before serving.

Notes

For best results, use fresh, ripe fruit and consume within 1-2 days to ensure freshness, especially the bananas and apples which may brown.
You can substitute caramel crunch bits with crushed toffee or caramelized nuts for a similar texture.
This dessert is best served chilled but can be made a few hours in advance for a party.
To prevent apples and bananas from browning, toss them with a little lemon juice before adding to the fruit mixture.
Use full-fat cream cheese and heavy cream for richest flavor and texture.

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

Keywords: caramel crunch cheesecake fruit salad, no bake cheesecake fruit salad, caramel fruit salad, no cook dessert, caramel toffee fruit salad