🍒🍍 Ultimate Fruit Salad Cheesecake 🍰
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
1½ cups vanilla wafer crumbs
2 tbsp melted butter
For the Filling:
1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup cold water
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, cubed
1½ cups seedless grapes, halved
1 (11 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained and halved
1 (10 oz) jar maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
½ cup finely chopped pecans
2 cups whipped topping
Instructions:
Make the Crust: Combine vanilla wafer crumbs with melted butter and press into the base of a 9-inch springform pan.
Prepare the Filling: In a saucepan, heat the drained pineapple with sugar until warmed. Dissolve the gelatin in cold water, then add to the pineapple mixture. Stir in the cubed cream cheese until smooth. Allow the mixture to cool.
Add the Fruits & Nuts: Once cooled, add grapes, mandarin oranges, chopped cherries, and pecans. Gently fold in the whipped topping until evenly combined.
Assemble & Chill: Pour the fruit and cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust. Cover and refrigerate overnight to set.
Serve: Carefully remove from the pan, slice, and serve chilled.
Summary:
Prep Time: 30 mins | Chill Time: Overnight
This cheesecake brings together fruity flavors and creamy layers for a refreshing dessert that’s sure to impress! 🍒🍍💛