Peach Cobbler Cheesecake Fruit Salad (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Crisp Topping

01 - 110 g light brown sugar, packed
02 - 56 g unsalted butter, cut into pieces
03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
06 - 0.13 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 9 graham cracker sheets, crumbled
08 - 2 teaspoons granulated sugar

→ Cheesecake Fruit Salad

09 - 225 g cream cheese, softened
10 - 96 g instant cheesecake pudding mix (unprepared)
11 - 240 ml French vanilla creamer
12 - 8 medium peaches (approximately 1.8 kg), pitted and cut into bite-sized pieces

# Instructions:

01 - Set oven to 175°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
02 - In a medium microwave-safe bowl, mix brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg until combined. Microwave in 30-second intervals until bubbly and sugar is fully melted.
03 - Stir crumbled graham crackers into the sugar mixture until evenly coated. Spread mixture onto prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
04 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool completely.
05 - Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese in a tall bowl until completely smooth.
06 - Add dry cheesecake pudding mix to the cream cheese and blend on high speed until fully combined.
07 - With mixer on low, add creamer one tablespoon at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, until the mixture is smooth and all creamer is incorporated.
08 - Gently fold peach pieces into the cheesecake mixture. Refrigerate until serving or serve immediately.
09 - Right before serving, add the crisp topping to the salad and stir to combine.

# Notes:

01 - Gradually add creamer to prevent lumps in the cheesecake mixture; adding too quickly causes clumping and an uneven texture.
02 - For optimal texture, incorporate the crisp topping just before serving to maintain its crunch.
03 - If preparing in advance, store the cheesecake mixture and cut peaches separately; combine with topping right before serving.