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Layered Fruit Salad Trifle – A Beautiful, Easy Dessert Everyone Will Love

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When you want a show-stopping dessert that’s as easy as it is delicious, this layered fruit salad is the answer. Made with fresh, colorful fruit and topped with a light cream cheese whipped topping, it’s the kind of dish that impresses every time. Whether you’re hosting a brunch, bringing something to a potluck, or just want a refreshing treat in the fridge, this trifle-style fruit salad is a perfect pick.

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Layered Fruit Salad

Layered beautifully in a clear bowl, this fruit salad isn’t just tasty, it’s visually stunning. You can easily switch up the fruits based on what’s in season or what your family loves best. If you like this easy no-bake recipe, be sure to check out my No-Bake Cherry Bomb Cookies or my Strawberry Shortcake Waffles for other quick and fruity favorites.

The cream cheese and whipped topping layer gives this salad just enough sweetness to make it feel like dessert while still being fresh and light. It’s a great option for anyone watching their sugar intake too, since this recipe uses sugar-free whipped topping and a powdered sweetener like Swerve.

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What You Will Love About This Recipe

No baking needed


Light and refreshing


Naturally gluten free


Great for parties or gatherings


Customizable with your favorite fruits


Can be made ahead of time


Beautiful presentation in a trifle bowl

layered fruit salad

How to make Layered Fruit Salad 

  • Layer the fruit in the trifle bowl. 
layer the fruit
  • Beat together the cream cheese and powdered sweetener until combined. Fold in the whipped topping. 
fold in whipped topping
  • Top the trifle with the topping and garnish with the raspberries and additional blueberries. 
layered fruit salad

Tips & Tricks

  • Use ripe, fresh fruit for the best texture and flavor
  • Pat fruit dry with paper towels before layering to avoid extra liquid
  • Chill the salad for at least 1 hour before serving for best results
  • Make the cream cheese topping ahead to save time
  • Slice kiwi last to keep it from browning too early
  • You can double the topping if you want more creaminess in every bite
layered fruit salad

FAQs

Any powdered sweetener or regular powdered sugar works fine depending on your dietary needs.

It can be assembled up to one day ahead. Just keep it chilled and add the topping and garnish right before serving.

Nope. A clear glass bowl or even mason jars for individual servings work just as well.

Storage

You will want to store this covered in the fridge for up to 2 days. 

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layered fruit salad

Layered Fruit Salad

Layered Fruit Salad is a fun and simple dish to serve as a side at your next BBQ or even as a dessert as it combines all your favorite fruits that are then topped with a super delicious whipped topping that is ready in minutes. This will be your go-to fruit dish all summer long!

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 cups fresh pineapple chunks
  • 2 to 3 cups blueberries, reserving some for garnishing
  • 2 to 3 cups honeydew melon chunks
  • 2 to 3 cups strawberries, halved
  • 2 to 3 cups cantaloupe chunks
  • 3 kiwi, halved and sliced
  • 2 cups blackberries
  • ½ cup raspberries, for garnishing
  • For the topping:
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
  • ¼ cup powdered sweetener, like Swerve
  • 1 (8 ounce) tub sugar-free frozen whipped topping, thawed

Instructions

    1. Layer the fruit in the trifle bowl. 
    2. Beat together the cream cheese and powdered sweetener until combined. Fold in the whipped topping. 
    3. Top the trifle with the topping and garnish with the raspberries and additional blueberries. 

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 289Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 48mgCarbohydrates: 70gFiber: 10gSugar: 56gProtein: 4g

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