Cheesecake Fruit Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Fruit Salad
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2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
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2 cups green apples, chopped
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1 cup red or green grapes, halved
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1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned, drained
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1 cup bananas, sliced
→ Cheesecake Filling
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
→ Caramel Drizzle
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1/2 cup caramel sauce, store-bought or homemade
# Instructions:
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Wash and prep all the fruits by slicing, chopping, or halving as required. Combine them in a large mixing bowl.
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Beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the chilled heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
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Pour the cheesecake filling over the mixed fruits. Gently fold to coat the fruit evenly.
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Drizzle caramel sauce generously over the salad or serve it on the side.
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Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour. Serve chilled with extra caramel drizzle or garnish with crushed graham crackers if desired.
# Notes:
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Toss banana slices in lemon juice to prevent browning.
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Adjust sweetness by adding more powdered sugar if desired.
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Use seasonal fruits for variations.