Cheesecake Fruit Salad Cream (Print Version)

Silky cream cheese, airy whipped cream, fresh fruit and crumbs, finished with sweet caramel drizzle.

# Ingredients:

→ Cheesecake Base

01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup powdered sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 - 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks

→ Fruit Filling

05 - 2 cups strawberries, halved
06 - 1 1/2 cups green grapes
07 - 1 1/2 cups red grapes
08 - 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned, drained
09 - 1 cup diced melon, optional

→ Graham Crust

10 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, or digestive biscuits, crushed
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Garnish

12 - Caramel sauce, for drizzling

# Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until completely smooth and creamy.
02 - Incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
03 - Gently fold the whipped heavy cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined, forming a unified, airy filling.
04 - Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter in a separate bowl, mixing thoroughly to combine.
05 - Evenly sprinkle half of the crumb mixture into the bottom of a serving tray or dish, pressing lightly to create a crust.
06 - Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the prepared graham base, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
07 - Artfully arrange strawberries, green and red grapes, pineapple, and melon pieces over the cheesecake layer.
08 - Scatter the remaining graham cracker crumbs over the fruit topping for added texture.
09 - Drizzle caramel sauce generously across the surface of the fruit and crumbs.
10 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
11 - Garnish with additional fresh fruit or mint leaves just before serving if desired.

# Notes:

01 - For best results, use chilled metal bowls and beaters when whipping cream to achieve stiff peaks quickly.
02 - The salad can be assembled up to one day in advance; add fruit garnishes just before serving for freshness.

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