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Cheesecake Fruit Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Cheesecake Fruit Salad is a delightful and refreshing dessert featuring a medley of fresh berries tossed in a creamy, fluffy cheesecake dressing. The combination of strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries with a sweetened cream cheese and Cool Whip mixture creates a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors, enhanced by a hint of lemon zest. Easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, this no-cook fruit salad is a crowd-pleaser that can be enjoyed chilled with optional toppings like shredded coconut or granola for added texture.

Ingredients

Fruit

  • 1 pound Strawberries, cut into quarters
  • 6 ounces Blackberries
  • 6 ounces Raspberries
  • 1 pint Blueberries
  • 1 Lemon, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest

Dressing

  • 1 (8-ounce) brick Cream Cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip, thawed

Optional Toppings

  • Shredded Coconut
  • Granola

Instructions

  1. Combine the berries: In a large bowl, gently mix the quartered strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries to create the fresh fruit base.
  2. Add lemon flavor: Pour in freshly squeezed lemon juice and sprinkle lemon zest over the berries. Toss gently to ensure the fruit is evenly coated, then set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
  3. Prepare the cream cheese mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
  4. Add sugars and vanilla: Mix in powdered sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese. Beat until the mixture is fluffy and well combined.
  5. Incorporate Cool Whip: Gently fold the thawed Cool Whip into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
  6. Combine dressing with fruit: Pour the cheesecake mixture over the bowl of berries.
  7. Fold gently: Carefully fold the fruit and cheesecake dressing together to coat the berries evenly without crushing them.
  8. Chill: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and to serve chilled.
  9. Serve and garnish: Serve the cheesecake fruit salad chilled, garnished with extra berries, shredded coconut, or granola as desired for added texture and presentation.

Notes

  • For best results, use fresh, ripe berries to maximize flavor and texture.
  • Gently folding the mixture prevents the berries from becoming mushy and keeps the salad visually appealing.
  • Allowing the salad to chill enhances the melding of flavors and thickens the dressing slightly.
  • Optional toppings like shredded coconut or granola add a nice crunch but can be omitted for a softer texture.
  • This dessert can be prepared a few hours in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/cheesecake-fruit-salad-recipe/