FRUIT SALAD CHEESECAKE

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I have enjoyed this recipe since the 1960s, when my in-laws' dear neighbor shared it. Similar to a fruit fluff, this yummy dessert has a macaroon crust and plenty of fruit and nuts in the filling. - Pamela O'Brien Greenville, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup cold water
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1-1/2 cups crushed crisp macaroons
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups halved seedless grapes
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
2 cups whipped topping

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, cook pineapple and sugar over medium heat for 5 minutes or until heated through. Place cold water in a bowl; sprinkle with gelatin. Let stand for 1 minute. Stir into the warm pineapple mixture. Reduce heat to low; add cream cheese. Cook and stir until cream cheese is melted and mixture is blended. Remove from the heat; cool completely., In a small bowl, combine macaroon crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside. Stir the grapes, oranges, cherries and nuts into cream cheese mixture. Fold in the whipped topping. Pour into prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan before serving.

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Aliya Saajan
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Overall, this cheesecake was a success! It was easy to make and everyone loved it.


RK_MD Siam
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This cheesecake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Shoba Tamang
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a graham cracker crust and it was the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


Sarah Simon
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this one was actually really good. The fruit salad topping was especially tasty.


Sumy akter
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This cheesecake was delicious! The fruit salad topping was the perfect complement to the creamy cheesecake filling.


Oladimeji Maria
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The cheesecake was good, but the crust was a little too thick for my liking.


Mk Kaiyum
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Ayobami Pelumi
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I love this cheesecake! It's so refreshing and light, and the fruit salad topping is amazing. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Mehmol khan
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This cheesecake was easy to make and so delicious! I used a store-bought crust to save time, and it worked out great. The fruit salad topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Dildar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cheesecake turned out perfectly. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was smooth and creamy. The fruit salad topping added a nice pop of flavor and color.


Prabin Prabin
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This cheesecake was a huge hit at my party! The fruit salad topping was so refreshing and delicious, and the cheesecake itself was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.