Peach Cobbler Cheesecake Fruit Salad (Printer-friendly)
Creamy cheesecake blend meets fresh peaches, berries, and crisp cinnamon crumble topping.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheesecake Mixture
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
05 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
→ Fresh Fruit
06 - 3 large ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
07 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and quartered
08 - 1 cup blueberries
09 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
10 - 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or drained canned
→ Cobbler Topping
11 - 1 cup vanilla wafer cookies or graham crackers, crushed
12 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
13 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
14 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
15 - Pinch of salt
# How to Prepare:
01 - Combine crushed cookies, melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix until crumbs are evenly coated. Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp. Allow to cool completely before using.
02 - Beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt (or sour cream). Continue beating until fluffy and well combined, about 2–3 minutes.
03 - Place sliced peaches, strawberries, blueberries, grapes, and pineapple chunks in a large serving bowl. Gently toss to distribute the fruit evenly.
04 - Add the cheesecake cream to the fruit bowl. Using a rubber spatula, fold gently until all fruit pieces are lightly coated. Avoid overmixing to prevent fruit from breaking down.
05 - Sprinkle the cooled cobbler crumble over the salad just before serving. Serve immediately to maintain the crisp texture of the topping. For best results, chill for 30 minutes prior to serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The texture contrast between creamy cheesecake coating and crisp spiced topping is what keeps everyone coming back for seconds
- It travels beautifully to potlucks and actually tastes better after the flavors mingle for twenty minutes
02 -
- The fruit releases liquid as it sits, so fold the coating in gently and do not let it marinate for more than an hour before serving
- Warm topping turns to mush instantly, so let it cool completely before it touches anything creamy
03 -
- Taste a peach before starting and add a squeeze of lemon juice to the fruit if they are not tart enough
- A splash of almond extract in the cheesecake mixture makes the peaches sing