Cheesecake-Inspired Fruit Salad with Caramel and Granola

Ingredients

For the Fruit Salad

• 2 cups strawberries, hulled and halved
• 2 cups green apples, cored and diced
• 1 cup red grapes, halved
• 1 cup granola or crushed graham crackers
• 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

For the Cheesecake Filling

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup whipped topping (or homemade whipped cream)

The balance of flavors in this dish comes from the tangy fruit, the creamy cheesecake filling, and the sweet crunch from the granola or graham cracker topping. The caramel sauce ties it all together, adding a rich, luxurious finish.

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