WW Cheesecake Fruit Salad (Tin Foil Tray) 🍓🍏🍰

By: Rabia

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Hook – Quick Description:
A creamy cheesecake-style fruit salad layered in a foil tray — light, refreshing, and perfect for Weight Watchers gatherings or potlucks.

Servings & Timing:

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes

  • Chill Time: 1 hour

  • Total Time: ~1 hour 15 minutes

  • Yield: 8 servings

Dietary Badges:

  • 💙 W-W-Friendly

  • 🥛 Lightened Dessert

  • 🍓 Easy No-Bake

Ingredients (Checklist Style):

  • 8 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, softened

  • ½ cup powdered sugar (or powdered sweetener for fewer points)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 cup light whipped topping (Cool Whip Free or similar)

  • 2 cups mixed fresh fruit (strawberries, apples, grapes, etc.)

  • ½ cup caramel sauce (sugar-free optional)

  • ½ cup low-fat or light granola

Instructions (Concise & Numbered):

  1. In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.

  2. Add powdered sugar + vanilla; mix until creamy.

  3. Fold in whipped topping until fluffy.

  4. Spread cheesecake mixture evenly into foil tray.

  5. Top with fresh fruit, drizzle caramel, and sprinkle granola.

  6. Chill for 1 hour before serving.

Additional Notes:

  • For lowest W-W points: use fat-free cream cheese, sugar-free sweetener, and sugar-free caramel sauce.

  • Add fruit right before serving to keep it fresh and crunchy.

Brief Introduction

This W-W Cheesecake Fruit Salad delivers the taste of cheesecake in a lightened-up, no-bake format. Layered in a foil tray, it’s portable, easy to prep, and the perfect dessert for sharing at summer BBQs, holidays, or family get-togethers. Creamy, fruity, and slightly crunchy with granola, it checks all the boxes without the guilt!

Step-by-Step Cooking Guide

Step 1 – Creamy Cheesecake Base

  • Beat cream cheese until smooth.

  • Add powdered sugar + vanilla and whip until creamy.

  • Fold in whipped topping for a light, fluffy texture.

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Step 2 – Build the Salad

  • Spread mixture evenly into foil tray.

  • Top with your favorite fruit (strawberries, grapes, or apples).

  • Drizzle caramel and sprinkle granola for crunch.

Step 3 – Chill & Serve

  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

  • Slice or scoop to serve!

Ingredient Details & Substitutions

  • Cream Cheese: Use fat-free or Neufchâtel to save points.

  • Sweetener: Swap powdered sugar with Splenda or monk fruit for fewer points.

  • Whipped Topping: Cool Whip Free is lowest in points.

  • Caramel Sauce: Use sugar-free caramel for best W-W value.

  • Granola: Light or high-protein granola keeps it satisfying.

Variations & Serving Suggestions

  • Berry Bliss: Use all berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) for fewer points.

  • Apple Crunch: Mix apples + cinnamon before topping.

  • Parfait Cups: Portion into small cups for grab-and-go snacks.

  • Serving Ideas:

    • At potlucks or parties (tray = easy transport).

    • As a lighter holiday dessert.

    • For summer BBQs as a refreshing treat.

Storage & Make-Ahead

  • Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days.

  • Make-Ahead: Base can be made the day before; add fruit + granola just before serving.

  • Freezing: Not recommended (fruit + whipped topping won’t thaw well).

Nutrition Facts (Estimated, per serving, 8 servings with W-W-friendly swaps)

  • Calories: ~150 kcal

  • Protein: 3g

  • Carbs: 18g

  • Fat: 6g

  • W-W Points: ~3–4 points (depending on swaps used)

FAQs

Q: How do I keep the fruit from browning?
A: Toss apples or pears in lemon juice before adding.

Q: Can I make this ahead of time?
A: Yes — prepare the cheesecake base, but add fruit and granola just before serving for freshness.

Q: What fruits are best?
A: Strawberries, grapes, blueberries, and apples work well. For a lower-point option, stick to berries.

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Q: Can I skip the caramel or granola?
A: Absolutely — it will still taste creamy and delicious, and save points too!

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