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Top-down shot of a glass bowl filled with Cheesecake Fruit Salad featuring strawberries, grapes, and pineapple on a rustic wood table.

Cheesecake Fruit Salad with Creamy Dressing and Caramel Drizzle

A decadent Cheesecake Fruit Salad featuring fresh strawberries, grapes, and pineapple folded into a glossy cream cheese dressing and topped with a signature caramel zigzag. The ultimate 20-minute dessert for potlucks and parties.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Desserts, Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Recipe Ingredients
  • 1 lb (450g) Fresh Strawberries washed, hulled, and halved
  • 2 cups (300g) Seedless Green Grapes left whole
  • 2 cups (330g) Fresh Pineapple diced into bite-sized chunks
  • 8 oz (225g) Cream Cheese full-fat, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (60g) Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp (5ml) Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) Heavy Whipping Cream cold
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Caramel Sauce thin consistency for drizzling

Equipment

  • 1 Large Glass Serving Bowl
  • 1 Hand Mixer
  • 1 Silicone Spatula

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with a hand mixer until smooth and aerated.
  2. In a separate chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until a glossy, ivory-white dressing forms.
Assemble the Salad
  1. Place the strawberry halves, whole green grapes, and diced pineapple into a large glass serving bowl. Ensure the fruit is completely dry before adding.
  2. Pour the cream cheese dressing over the fruit and use a spatula to gently fold until every piece is generously coated.
  3. Using a spoon or a squeeze bottle, create a precise thin zigzag pattern of caramel sauce across the top surface of the salad.

Notes

Ensure all fruit is thoroughly dried after washing to prevent the dressing from becoming watery.
Add the caramel drizzle immediately before serving for the best visual impact.