Red White and Blue Cheesecake Salad
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Red White and Blue Cheesecake Salad
Description
Red White and Blue Cheesecake Salad combines softened cream cheese and powdered sugar whipped into a creamy base, lightly folded with whipped topping to maintain airiness. Fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries provide a bright, fruity balance, while mini marshmallows add a sweet, pillow-like chew. The dessert is mixed carefully to preserve the fruit's shape and chilled so the flavors meld and the salad firms slightly. Served cold, it offers a creamy, fruity, and fluffy texture ideal as a potluck dish or casual dessert.
The balance of cream cheese and whipped topping creates a mildly sweet, tangy foundation which complements the natural sweetness and slight tartness of mixed berries. The marshmallows soften slightly in the salad, enhancing the texture. As no baking is involved, it’s a convenient no-cook dessert needing only refrigeration. The fruit and marshmallows can be added just before serving to keep them fresh if preparing in advance.
This salad is well suited for gatherings when a light, colorful dish is desired. Its red, white, and blue colors make it a popular choice for patriotic celebrations or summer cookouts. It pairs well with other light, fresh side dishes or can be enjoyed on its own.
You can refrigerate leftovers covered for up to three days. To prevent fruit from sogginess, mix the fruit and marshmallows in only immediately before serving if making the base ahead of time.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened at room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 container whipped topping 8 oz (Cool Whip)
- 1 cup strawberries sliced
- 1 cup blueberries fresh
- 1 cup raspberries fresh
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese with a hand held mixer until smooth and creamy. Then add in the powdered sugar and mix until well combined.
- Then gently stir in the whipped topping by hand.
- Then gently fold in the fruit and marshmallows. Be careful not to smash the fruit and do not over mix.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve cold and enjoy!
Notes
- Prepare the cream cheese and sugar base in advance for convenience, storing it refrigerated.
- Add fruit and mini marshmallows just before serving to keep fruit firm and prevent marshmallows from dissolving.
- Cover and refrigerate leftovers tightly; consume within three days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 329kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 138mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 419IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.