Description
A delightful salad combining creamy cheesecake flavor with fresh fruits and crunchy nuts, perfect for gatherings and family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 8 oz Whipped Topping
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Strawberries, diced
- 1 cup Blueberries
- 1 Banana, diced
- 1 Apple, diced
- 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Use an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- Gently add the whipped topping to the cream cheese mixture, using a spatula to fold it in until fully combined.
- Dice the strawberries, apples, and bananas into bite-sized pieces. Rinse the blueberries and pat them dry.
- In the large bowl, add the chopped fruits and sprinkle in the nuts if using. Pour in the creamy dressing and gently fold everything together.
- Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Scoop into bowls and garnish with extra nuts or a mint sprig if desired.
Notes
Make ahead by preparing a day in advance, keeping fruits fresh until serving. Avoid overmixing and using overripe fruits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: salad, cheesecake, dessert salad, fruits, summer dish, party food