Description
This No Bake Cheesecake Fruit Salad is a creamy, tangy, and refreshing dessert combining a smooth cream cheese base with sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and fresh mixed fruit. Perfect for warm weather or a quick, no-fuss treat, it requires no baking and is chilled to set, making it an easy yet elegant dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Base
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit Salad
- 2 cups (about 300g) mixed fresh fruit (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and kiwi), chopped into bite-sized pieces
Optional Garnishes
- Additional fresh fruit for garnish
- Whipped cream or Greek yogurt for serving
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer or stand mixer until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add condensed milk: Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk to the cream cheese, continuing to beat until the mixture is well combined and silky smooth.
- Mix in lemon juice and vanilla: Add the lemon juice and vanilla extract to the mixture, beating until fully incorporated and creamy to develop a tangy, flavorful base.
- Fold in fresh fruit: Gently fold the chopped mixed fresh fruit into the cheesecake mixture, distributing the fruit evenly without crushing the pieces.
- Transfer to serving dish: Pour or spoon the cheesecake fruit salad into a serving dish or individual cups for easy portioning and presentation.
- Chill: Cover the dish or cups with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 to 2 hours, allowing the cheesecake mixture to set and chill thoroughly.
- Garnish: Before serving, optionally garnish with additional fresh fruit to enhance the color and freshness of the dish.
- Serve: Serve the No Bake Cheesecake Fruit Salad chilled, optionally topped with a dollop of whipped cream or Greek yogurt for extra richness and creaminess.
- Enjoy: Enjoy this refreshing, no-bake cheesecake dessert that’s perfect for warm weather or anytime you want a quick, delicious treat.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe fruit for the best flavor and texture.
- If you prefer a less sweet dessert, you can adjust the amount of sweetened condensed milk accordingly.
- This dessert should be kept refrigerated and consumed within 2 days for optimal freshness.
- For a lighter option, substitute Greek yogurt for some or all of the cream cheese.
- Ensure the cream cheese is thoroughly softened to make mixing easier and prevent lumps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: no bake cheesecake, fruit salad dessert, easy no bake dessert, creamy fruit salad, summer dessert
