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Cheesecake Fruit Salad Recipe

Cheesecake Fruit Salad Recipe


  • Author: Sophie
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful and creamy Cheesecake Fruit Salad that combines the richness of cream cheese and Greek yogurt with fresh, vibrant fruits. This refreshing dessert is enhanced with a touch of vanilla and optional mini marshmallows, perfect for a light treat or a party dish.


Ingredients

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Dressing

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Fruits

  • 2 cups strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • 2 cups blueberries
  • 2 cups diced pineapple (fresh or canned)
  • 2 cups diced bananas

Optional

  • 1/2 cup mini marshmallows (optional for added sweetness and texture)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Use a whisk to mix everything until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
  2. Fold in the fruits: Gently fold in the chopped strawberries, blueberries, diced pineapple, and diced bananas using a rubber spatula. Carefully mix to evenly coat the fruit with the creamy dressing without breaking the fruit pieces.
  3. Add marshmallows (optional): If desired, incorporate the mini marshmallows into the salad, giving an extra touch of sweetness and a fun texture contrast to the creamy and fruity mix.
  4. Transfer to serving bowl: Once all ingredients are fully and gently combined, transfer the fruit salad to a serving bowl for presentation.
  5. Chill before serving: Refrigerate the salad for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill, enhancing its refreshing quality before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh fruit for the best texture and taste, though canned pineapple works well if drained.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and Greek yogurt with non-dairy alternatives.
  • Mini marshmallows are optional; omit if serving to children under age 3 or to those avoiding extra sweetness.
  • Chilling the salad improves flavor blending but do not leave too long to avoid bananas browning excessively.
  • This salad is best consumed within 1-2 days for optimum freshness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately)
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Sugar: 22 g
  • Sodium: 70 mg
  • Fat: 6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 20 mg

Keywords: cheesecake fruit salad, creamy fruit salad, no-bake dessert, summer dessert, fruit salad with cream cheese