Description
This Cheesecake Fruit Salad combines a vibrant medley of fresh fruits with a creamy (plant-based) cheese dressing enriched with natural flavors and a subtle tang. Perfect for picnics, light desserts, or refreshing snacks, this recipe delivers layers of texture and flavor with a delightful, fruity twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 kiwi, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup mango, diced
- 1 cup grapes, halved
Creamy Dressing
- 1 cup creamy cheese (plant-based)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (natural) or agave (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Optional Add-Ins
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruits: Wash, peel, and chop all chosen fruits into bite-sized pieces, making sure they are similar in size for balanced taste and presentation.
- Make the Creamy Dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy cheese (plant-based) with apple cider vinegar (natural), natural sweetener, and vanilla extract (natural). Blend until smooth and creamy. Add the natural gelling agent gradually to reach a soft cheesecake-like texture.
- Combine and Toss: Gently fold the chopped fruits into the creamy dressing, coating them evenly while preserving shape and color.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the salad for at least one hour to allow flavors to blend and texture to set.
Notes
- Use ripe fresh fruits for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- Chill thoroughly to enhance texture and flavor depth.
- Fold gently to keep fruits intact and visually appealing.
- Adjust sweetness to complement the natural sugar of the fruits.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and consume within two days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cheesecake fruit salad, plant-based dessert, fresh fruit salad, vegan dessert, creamy fruit salad
