Description
Creamy cheesecake fruit salad blends smooth cream cheese with fresh seasonal berries and sweet honey drizzle. Refreshing summer dessert combines classic flavors that provide delightful coolness and delicate sweetness you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 3 cups mixed fresh fruits (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp honey
Binding/Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Thoroughly soften cream cheese at room temperature for smooth, lump-free consistency.
- Whip cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until light and creamy using an electric mixer.
- Gradually incorporate Greek yogurt, powdered sugar, and honey, blending until perfectly integrated and silky.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract, heavy cream, lemon juice, and salt, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Wash and carefully slice mixed fruits into bite-sized pieces, maintaining their vibrant colors and natural shapes.
- Delicately fold fruit into the creamy mixture, being careful not to crush the berries.
- Refrigerate the salad for 30-45 minutes to allow flavors to meld and develop a chilled, refreshing texture.
- Before serving, sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the top for a delightful crunchy contrast.
- Serve immediately in individual dessert bowls or a large serving dish, garnishing with extra whole berries if desired.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is completely softened at room temperature to prevent lumps and achieve a silky smooth texture.
- Use an electric mixer on medium speed to whip cream cheese, creating a light and airy base for the fruit salad.
- Fold fruits gently to preserve their shape and prevent bruising, maintaining the vibrant colors and fresh appearance.
- Chill the salad for optimal flavor melding and a refreshing consistency, allowing the ingredients to blend harmoniously.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg