Make this refreshing and decadent Cheesecake Fruit Salad for your next gathering. It combines fresh summer fruit with a rich, tangy, no-bake cream cheese dressing. This recipe is quick to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser.
Author:Sophia Collins
Prep Time:20 min
Cook Time:0 min
Total Time:1 hr 20 min
Yield:8 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:No-Bake
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 large container (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained well
2 cups strawberries, sliced
2 cups grapes, halved
2 bananas, sliced
Instructions
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese. Beat until fully combined and creamy.
Mix in the Greek yogurt until the mixture is uniform.
Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until no streaks remain. Do not overmix. This is your creamy cheesecake base.
In a separate large bowl, combine the drained pineapple, strawberries, grapes, and bananas.
Carefully fold the fruit mixture into the cheesecake base until the fruit is evenly coated.
Cover the bowl and chill the cheesecake fruit salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld.
Serve cold. Remember to check out more easy recipes on our Pinterest account.
Notes
For best results and to prevent the bananas from browning too quickly, prepare this salad no more than a few hours before you plan to serve it.
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Drain the crushed pineapple very thoroughly; excess liquid will thin out your creamy dressing.