Cheesecake Fruit Salad
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4.9
Cheesecake Fruit Salad
Description
Cheesecake Fruit Salad features a no-bake creamy base made by beating softened cream cheese and butter until smooth, then mixing in powdered sugar and folding in whipped topping. A separate mixture of instant white chocolate or vanilla pudding, milk, and vanilla extract is folded in to create a cheesecake-flavored cream. Freshly prepared strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries are gently folded through the cream before refrigerating.
When chilled for at least an hour, the salad combines the smooth, rich cheesecake flavor with the fresh juiciness of the berries, balancing sweetness with light tartness. It is served chilled, making it suitable as a side dish for barbecues or a light dessert. The fruit adds texture and color.
The salad can be prepped a day ahead by storing the creamy mixture and prepared fruit separately to maintain freshness before combining. Leftovers keep refrigerated for up to three days; draining excess berry juice and mixing additional whipped topping can help restore texture if it breaks down. Other fresh fruits can be added with caution to avoid excessive liquid. Only instant pudding should be used for proper consistency.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup butter unsalted
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
- 1 (3.4-ounce) box white chocolate pudding or vanilla, instant
- 1½ cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup strawberry halved
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup blackberry
Instructions
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar and fold in whipped topping. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix pudding, milk, and vanilla. Fold this mixture into the cream cheese mixture.
- Fold in fruit and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. ENJOY!
Notes
- Prepare the berries and pudding mixture separately a day ahead to keep freshness before combining.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; drain berry juices and mix in extra Cool Whip if texture breaks down.
- Avoid canned, frozen, or very watery fruits like watermelon to maintain consistency.
- Use instant pudding (vanilla, cheesecake, or white chocolate) for the best texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 229mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 615IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 16.2mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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