Description
Dreamy Cheesecake Fruit Salad blends creamy cheesecake goodness with fresh seasonal fruits in one irresistible dessert. Refreshing bites promise a delightful journey through sweet and tangy flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy and Creamy Base:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces (226 grams) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- ½ cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters) milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- 3.4 ounces (96 grams) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fresh Fruits:
- 1 cup (150 grams) strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup (150 grams) blueberries
- 1 cup (150 grams) blackberries
Instructions
- Craft the creamy cheesecake foundation by whisking cream cheese and butter until velvety and uniform in texture.
- Incorporate powdered sugar into the mixture, creating a smooth and sweet base.
- Delicately fold whipped topping into the cream cheese blend, ensuring a light and airy consistency.
- Chill the cheesecake mixture while preparing the pudding layer.
- In a separate vessel, combine pudding mix with milk and vanilla extract, vigorously whisking until the mixture thickens and achieves a silky smooth quality.
- Allow the pudding to set in the refrigerator for a brief cooling period.
- Tenderly merge the pudding layer with the cheesecake mixture, gently folding until completely integrated and uniform.
- Introduce fresh strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries into the creamy concoction, folding with a gentle touch to prevent fruit damage.
- Transfer the fruit-studded dessert into a serving container, covering securely.
- Refrigerate the salad for a minimum of one hour to allow flavors to meld and texture to set.
- Before serving, optionally embellish with additional fresh berries for a vibrant presentation.
- Serve thoroughly chilled for maximum flavor and textural enjoyment.
Notes
- Smooth out cream cheese mixture by bringing ingredients to room temperature before blending, ensuring zero lumps and a silky texture.
- Customize fruit selection based on seasonal availability or personal preference, mixing berries like raspberries or chopped peaches for vibrant flavor variations.
- Reduce sugar content by using low-fat cream cheese, sugar-free pudding mix, and natural sweeteners for a lighter, diabetic-friendly dessert option.
- Enhance
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg