Hawaiian Cheesecake Fruit Salad (Printable Format)

Creamy cheesecake blend with fresh fruit and toasted coconut for a sweet, refreshing treat.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Dairy Base

01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed

→ Sweetener

03 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Fresh Fruit

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

→ Topping

09 - 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

→ Optional Additions

10 - Sliced bananas, blueberries, mango chunks

# Preparation Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
02 - Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and blend until smooth with no lumps.
03 - Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture with a spatula, ensuring a uniform texture.
04 - Rinse strawberries, pineapple, kiwifruits, and raspberries thoroughly under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels.
05 - Slice strawberries and kiwifruits, and cut pineapple chunks into bite-sized pieces if needed.
06 - Delicately fold fresh fruit into the prepared cheesecake mixture, making sure fruit is evenly coated.
07 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
08 - Just before serving, sprinkle toasted coconut over the top. Optionally garnish with banana slices, blueberries, or mango chunks.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - Ensure all fruit is completely dry before mixing to avoid excess moisture in the final dish.