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A handheld smartphone photo of a white bowl filled with creamy cheesecake fruit salad and a thin zigzag of amber caramel.

Cheesecake Fruit Salad with Glossy Caramel Drizzle

A decadent Cheesecake Fruit Salad featuring fresh strawberries, grapes, and pineapple tossed in a thick, glossy cream cheese dressing and finished with a precise amber caramel drizzle. Perfect for brunches and summer parties.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Dessert, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Fruit Salad Ingredients
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese 225g, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar 60g, sifted
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream 120ml, chilled
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Bean Paste 5ml, or extract
  • 1 lb Fresh Strawberries 450g, halved
  • 2 cups Green Grapes 300g, whole
  • 2 cups Fresh Pineapple 330g, cubed
  • 1/4 cup Caramel Sauce 60ml, glossy amber quality
  • 1 sprig Fresh Mint For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl For the fruit salad assembly
  • 1 Hand Mixer To whip the cream cheese base

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sifted powdered sugar until smooth and glossy.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream and vanilla into the cream cheese mixture until a thick, uniform frosting forms.
Assemble and Garnish
  1. Add the halved strawberries, whole grapes, and pineapple cubes to the bowl. Fold gently with a spatula until every piece of fruit is glistening and thoroughly coated.
  2. Transfer the salad to a clean white ceramic bowl. Using a spoon, create a precise thin zigzag drizzle of amber caramel sauce across the surface. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig.

Notes

Ensure all fruit is completely dry before adding to the dressing to prevent watering down.
Add the caramel drizzle immediately before serving for the best visual impact.