Description
Indulge in the delightful blend of creamy Neufchatel cheese and light sour cream, mixed with sweet crisp apples and crunchy walnuts, making this Creamy Cinnamon Apple and Walnut Fruit Salad a perfect addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 oz) pkg. Neufchatel cheese
- softened slightly (light cream cheese)
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 (8 oz) pkg. light sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 lbs crisp
- sweet apples
- chilled (I used a combo of Gala
- Jazz and Golden Delicious)
- 2 cups cold water
- for soaking apples
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- for soaking apples
- 1 cup chopped Fishers Walnuts
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened Neufchatel cheese, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, light sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In a large bowl, mix cold water with fresh lemon juice. Cut the apples into bite-sized pieces and soak them in the lemon water for about 10 minutes to prevent browning.
- Drain the apples and gently pat them dry with a paper towel. Add the apples to the cheese mixture and fold gently until well coated.
- Stir in chopped walnuts and dried cranberries, mixing together until evenly distributed.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
For a twist, try adding different fruits, such as pears or grapes, to enhance the flavor and texture of the salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Creamy Cinnamon Apple and Walnut Fruit Salad, apple salad, fruit salad, dessert salad, creamy fruit salad, American dessert