You've Never Had Fruit Salad Like This Before!

If you adore fresh berries, you need to make this Cheesecake Fruit Salad. It’s a fantastic way to enjoy fresh fruit without making a heavy dessert. This recipe is sweet, light, and creamy, and the cream cheese doesn’t make it too rich. It’s a must-have at every cookout and party!

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Cheesecake Fruit Salad:

Ingredients
• 1 pound Strawberries cut into quarters
• 6 ounces Blackberries
• 6 ounces Raspberries
• 1- pint Blueberries
• 1 lemon freshly squeezed
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
• 1 8-ounce brick Cream Cheese softened
• ¾ cup Powdered Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
• ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 8 ounces Cool Whip thawed
• Shredded Coconut optional
• Granola optional


Instructions

• In a large bowl, gently combine the strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries.

• Add the lemon juice and lemon zest. Toss gently to coat. Set aside.

• In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.

• Add the powdered sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined and fluffy.

• Fold in the Cool Whip gently until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.

• Add the cheesecake mixture to the bowl of berries.

• Gently fold everything together until the fruit is evenly coated. Be careful not to crush the berries.

• Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Serve chilled. Garnish with a few extra berries, shredded coconut, or even granola.