Sure, here’s a delicious Cream Cheese Fruit Salad recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- For the Salad:
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup grapes, halved
- 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup mandarin oranges, drained (if using canned)
- 1 banana, sliced
- For the Cream Cheese Dressing:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions:
- Prepare the Fruit:
- Wash and prepare all the fruit. Place the strawberries, blueberries, pineapple chunks, grapes, kiwi, and mandarin oranges in a large mixing bowl.
- Make the Dressing:
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth.
- Add the sugar, vanilla yogurt, vanilla extract, and lemon juice to the cream cheese. Beat until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
- Combine:
- Pour the cream cheese dressing over the prepared fruit.
- Gently fold the dressing into the fruit until all the pieces are evenly coated.
- Serve:
- Add the sliced banana just before serving to prevent it from browning.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let the flavors meld together.
- Enjoy:
- Enjoy your Cream Cheese Fruit Salad as a refreshing side dish or a light dessert!
Tips:
- You can mix and match the fruits based on what you have on hand or what’s in season.
- For added crunch, sprinkle some chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts on top before serving.
- If you like, you can add a bit of honey to the dressing for extra sweetness.
Enjoy your delicious and creamy fruit salad!