Creamy Cheesecake Apple Salad
A creamy dessert that combines the richness of cheesecake with the refreshing crunch of fresh apples. Perfect for any occasion and easy to make in under 15 minutes!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups diced apples (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Gala)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 2 cups whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts), mini marshmallows, graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Wash, core, and dice the apples into bite-sized pieces. Toss them with lemon juice to prevent browning and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese until smooth using a hand or stand mixer.
- Add 1/4 cup of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cream cheese and mix until creamy.
- Fold in 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt and 2 cups of whipped topping gently to maintain the airy texture.
- Add the diced apples to the cheesecake mixture and stir until well-coated.
- Optional: Stir in chopped nuts, mini marshmallows, or graham cracker crumbs for added flavor and texture.
- Transfer the salad to a serving dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
[‘Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for balanced flavor.’, ‘Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing.’, ‘Fold whipped topping gently to maintain its airy texture.’, ‘Chill the salad for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.’, ‘You can customize the recipe with different fruits or toppings.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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