Strawberry Cheesecake Salad Recipe
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Strawberry Cheesecake Salad Recipe
Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Salad Recipe features cream cheese mixed with powdered sugar and vanilla, whipped smooth, then gently folded with softly whipped cream. Fresh, chopped strawberries are folded in last, contributing bright fruitiness and a fresh texture contrast. The creamy mixture coats the berries, giving a cheesecake-inspired taste without the bake and crust. It is served immediately to retain the whipped texture and fresh berry flavor.
The mix achieves a balance of airy cream and dense cream cheese, lightly sweetened and mellowed by vanilla. The freshness and slight tartness of strawberries balances the richness of the cream cheese, resulting in a cool, easy-to-prepare dish that works as a dessert or indulgent fruit salad alternative. Serving it soon preserves the texture, as the ingredients blend without becoming overly watery.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese (1 block)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 lbs strawberry chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until it has soft peaks.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese and beat on low-speed.
- Add the strawberries into the cheesecake mixture.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for best flavor and texture in this salad.
- Serve immediately after mixing to maintain the light whipped texture and fresh berry taste.
- This salad makes a nice patriotic variation when combined with blueberries or other berries for red, white, and blue colors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 355 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 355kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 138mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 313mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 1109IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 89mg | 99% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.