Description
Indulge in a taste of the tropics with this delightful Tropical Fruit Salad Cheesecake. A luscious cream cheese filling topped with a medley of fresh fruits, this no-bake dessert is perfect for summer gatherings or anytime you crave a refreshing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping or heavy cream, whipped
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup diced mango
- 1/2 cup diced kiwi
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)
For the topping:
- 1/2 cup diced fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup diced pineapple
- 1/4 cup diced papaya or mango
- extra coconut flakes for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until evenly combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan or pie dish to form the crust. Bake for 8–10 minutes, then let cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Mix in the vanilla extract. Gently fold in the whipped topping (or whipped cream) until fully incorporated. Stir in the crushed pineapple, diced mango, diced kiwi, and shredded coconut if using. Pour the filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set. Before serving, top with the mixed tropical fruits and a sprinkle of coconut flakes if desired. Slice and enjoy chilled.
Notes
- Make it fully no-bake by using a pre-made graham crust and skipping the oven step.
- For a flavor twist, add lime zest or a splash of coconut extract to the filling.
- Use canned tropical fruit cocktail (well-drained) as a shortcut.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Chilling
- Cuisine: American, Tropical-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
