Fruit Salad with Cream Cheese-Pecan Topping

By mkuchel

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh blueberries
• 1 cup fresh blackberries
• 2 cups cubed cantaloupe
• 2 cups halved green grapes
• 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 1 starfruit, sliced
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Preparation

Step 1

In a serving bowl, combine the blueberries, blackberries, cantaloupe, grapes, strawberries, and starfruit.

In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and lemon juice at medium-low speed with an electric mixer until smooth.

In a separate medium bowl, beat the heavy cream at medium-high speed with an electric mixer until slightly thickened. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, beating until soft peaks form. Gently fold into the cream cheese mixture; spread over the fruit. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. Serve immediately.