Description
Indulge in the creamy and luscious Caramel Crunch Cheesecake Fruit Salad, a delightful no-bake dessert perfect for summer gatherings. This fruit salad combines the richness of cheesecake with the crunch of caramel cereal, creating a decadent treat that will satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Mixture:
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (3.4-ounce) box instant cheesecake pudding mix
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Fruit Salad:
- 3 cups chopped strawberries
- 2 cups green grapes, halved
- 2 bananas, sliced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 1/2 cups caramel crunch cereal (Toffee Crunch or crushed caramel clusters)
Instructions
- Cheesecake Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the cheesecake pudding mix, caramel sauce, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Whipped Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.
- Fruit Salad: Gently fold in the chopped strawberries, grapes, banana slices, and pineapple chunks until the fruit is evenly coated. Just before serving, stir in the caramel crunch cereal to maintain its texture.
- Drizzle additional caramel sauce over the top if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- For best texture, add the cereal just before serving to prevent it from becoming soggy.
- You can substitute Cool Whip for the whipped cream for a quicker version.
- Feel free to use other fruits like blueberries or apples.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
