Description
A tropical fruit salad with a creamy cheesecake base, combining pineapple, mango, kiwi, and more for a refreshing dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup diced mango
- 1 cup diced strawberries
- 1 cup diced kiwi
- 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
- 1 cup coconut flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until the mixture is fluffy and well-combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, being careful not to deflate the whipped cream.
- In a large bowl, combine the drained crushed pineapple, diced mango, strawberries, kiwi, and halved grapes. Gently toss the fruit to combine.
- Add the creamy cheesecake mixture to the bowl with the fruit and gently fold everything together until the fruit is evenly coated with the creamy filling.
- If desired, sprinkle coconut flakes and chopped nuts over the top for added texture and flavor.
- Cover the fruit salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time, but refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Frozen fruit can be used if fresh is unavailable—just make sure to thaw and drain thoroughly.
- If you’d like to make it sweeter, increase the powdered sugar or add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
- Customize the fruits with other tropical options like papaya, peaches, or passion fruit.
- For a vegan version, use dairy-free cream cheese and coconut cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilled
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg