Description
Cheesecake Fruit Salad is a fresh, creamy, and vibrant dessert that blends plant-based cream cheese with a mix of juicy fresh fruits. This easy-to-make salad offers an indulgent yet light treat packed with flavors and textures, perfect for any occasion from casual brunches to festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Creamy Base
- 1 cup plant-based cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons natural sweetener (maple syrup or agave syrup)
- 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Fruit Mix
- 1/2 cup strawberries, washed, hulled, and diced
- 1/2 cup blueberries, washed
- 1 kiwifruit, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup mango, peeled and diced
Instructions
- Prepare the creamy base: In a medium bowl, whisk together the plant-based cream cheese and natural sweetener until smooth and fluffy. Add the natural vanilla extract, lemon juice, and natural gelling agent, mixing well to create a luscious, spreadable cream.
- Prep the fruits: Wash, peel, and dice your chosen fresh fruits into bite-sized pieces. Select a variety of colors and textures to keep the salad vibrant and exciting with every bite.
- Combine fruits and creamy mixture: Gently fold the diced fruits into the cream cheese mixture, making sure every fruit piece is evenly coated without breaking them apart. This ensures a creamy yet fruity texture in every mouthful.
- Chill before serving: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least one hour. Chilling allows the flavors to meld, the cream to set lightly, and helps give a fresh finish to the salad.
Notes
- Choose the freshest fruits available for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust the natural sweetener based on the sweetness of your fruit to maintain the cream’s balance.
- Fold the fruits gently into the cream to avoid mushiness.
- Ensure adequate chilling time to enhance flavor blending and texture.
- Serve the salad cold for maximum refreshment and vibrant flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fruit salad, cheesecake salad, plant-based dessert, vegan fruit dessert, creamy fruit salad, easy dessert, fresh fruit salad
