Very Berry Cheesecake Salad
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4.9
Very Berry Cheesecake Salad
Description
Very Berry Cheesecake Salad features a simple creamy mixture created by beating softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth, then folding in thawed Cool Whip to lighten the texture. This base provides a mild sweetness and smooth consistency that compliments the fresh berries. The salad includes sliced strawberries alongside blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries, combining a variety of flavors and textures from juicy to slightly tart.
Once the berries are gently folded into the cream mixture, the salad is ready to serve promptly to preserve the fresh texture of the fruit. The cool, creamy profile contrasts nicely with the berries' bursts of flavor, making it suitable as a quick dessert or a sweet side for gatherings. No cooking is required, emphasizing the freshness of the ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounces) cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 8 ounces Cool Whip thawed*
- 6 cups berries I used:
- 3 cups strawberries sliced
- 1 cup blackberry
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberry
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Fold in the thawed cool whip.
- Add strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Fold carefully into the cream cheese mixture. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly thawed Cool Whip for best texture in the cream base.
- Fold berries gently to avoid breaking them and keep the salad visually appealing.
- Serve the salad soon after mixing to maintain berry firmness and freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 193kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 242mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 160IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 44.1mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.