Hawaiian Cheesecake Fruit Salad (Printable Version)

Creamy cheesecake mixture tossed with fresh tropical fruits for a refreshing chilled dessert.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cheesecake Mixture

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - ½ cup heavy cream
03 - ½ cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Fruits

05 - 1 ½ cups pineapple chunks, drained
06 - 1 ½ cups strawberries, hulled and quartered
07 - 1 cup mandarin orange segments, drained
08 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
09 - 1 medium banana, sliced
10 - 1 cup miniature marshmallows (optional)

→ Garnish (optional)

11 - 2 tbsp shredded coconut, toasted
12 - Fresh mint leaves

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until fluffy and well-combined, scraping down sides as needed.
03 - Gently fold in pineapple, strawberries, mandarin oranges, grapes, and banana until evenly distributed.
04 - If using, fold in miniature marshmallows for added sweetness and texture.
05 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and mixture to set.
06 - Before serving, garnish with toasted coconut and fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve chilled.

# Tips from hearthlykitchen:

01 -
  • It comes together in just fifteen minutes but tastes like you spent way more effort on it
  • The combination of tangy cream cheese and sweet tropical fruit hits every single craving
02 -
  • Watery fruit will ruin your texture so drain those cans really thoroughly
  • The salad separates if it sits too long so plan to make it the same day you serve it
03 -
  • Toast your coconut in a dry pan until golden for the most incredible flavor boost
  • Cut everything into similar sizes so every bite feels balanced

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