Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad
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Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad
Description
The recipe combines softened cream cheese with cheesecake pudding mix and vanilla yogurt until smooth and creamy. Folding in whipped topping lightens the mixture, creating a fluffy base with cheesecake flavor. Freshly sliced strawberries and bananas, tossed with lemon juice, are folded in gently to maintain fruit shape and prevent browning.
The dessert salad is served cold, making it refreshing with soft, creamy texture contrasted by the tender fruit slices. The lemon juice enhances the fruit’s brightness and helps preserve color. This salad works well as a make-ahead treat chilled in the fridge and served as a sweet side or dessert.
Ensuring the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing is important for a creamy, lump-free base. The fruit should be folded in gently at serving time to avoid mashing.
Ingredients
- 1 pkg cream cheese softened, package
- 1 pkg cheesecake pudding powder package 3.4 oz box
- 2 vanilla yogurt 6 oz each
- 8 oz whipped topping Cool Whip
- 2 pounds strawberry sliced
- 3 banana sliced, medium
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice fresh
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until soft and creamy.
- Add in the pudding mix and yogurt. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in the whipped topping until combined.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the strawberries, bananas and lemon juice.
- Right before you are ready to serve, gently fold in the strawberries and bananas. Be careful not to smash the fruit and do not over mix.
- Serve cold and enjoy!
Notes
- Soften cream cheese thoroughly for easy mixing and smooth texture.
- Fold strawberries and bananas gently just before serving to keep fruit intact.
- Use fresh lemon juice to prevent fruit browning and add brightness.
- Chill the salad at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 422 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 422kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 382mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 660mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 44g | 88% |
| Vitamin A | 616IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 96mg | 107% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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