Hawaiian Cheesecake Fruit Salad (Printable View)

Creamy cheesecake, berries, pineapple, and toasted coconut create a dreamy tropical fruit mix for all occasions.

# Ingredient List:

→ Base Mixture

01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 - 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed

→ Fruit Selection

05 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, halved
06 - 1 cup pineapple chunks
07 - 2 kiwifruits, peeled and sliced
08 - 1 cup raspberries

→ Toppings

09 - 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

→ Optional Additions

10 - banana slices
11 - blueberries
12 - mango chunks

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Beat softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl on medium speed until light and fluffy.
02 - Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese; blend until smooth and well combined.
03 - Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula. Avoid overmixing to maintain a light texture.
04 - Thoroughly rinse and dry all fruits. Slice strawberries, kiwi, and pineapple into bite-sized pieces.
05 - Gently fold the prepared fruit and any optional additions into the cheesecake mixture until evenly coated.
06 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.
07 - Sprinkle toasted sweetened shredded coconut over the salad just before serving.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - For optimal texture, serve cold and consume within 24 hours to preserve fruit freshness.