Description
This festive Red White and Blue Cheesecake Salad is a delightful no-bake dessert perfect for summer gatherings and patriotic celebrations. Combining creamy cheesecake flavors with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and sweet mini marshmallows, this salad offers a refreshing and colorful treat that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Mixture
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant cheesecake pudding mix
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
Fruit and Add-ins
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 ½ cups blueberries
- 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Base: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy to create a rich base for the salad.
- Add Dry Ingredients and Flavorings: Mix in the instant cheesecake pudding mix, powdered sugar, vanilla yogurt, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully combined, ensuring a balanced sweet and tangy flavor.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until it is fully incorporated, giving the mixture a light, fluffy texture.
- Incorporate Fruit and Marshmallows: Add the sliced strawberries, blueberries, and mini marshmallows and carefully fold them into the cheesecake mixture to evenly distribute the fruit and add a sweet chewiness from the marshmallows.
- Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving. This chilling time helps the flavors meld and the texture to firm up for the best experience.
Notes
- Serve the salad chilled to maximize texture and refreshing flavor.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for a tangier taste if preferred.
- Add raspberries in addition to strawberries and blueberries for extra red color and variety.
- Garnish with extra fresh berries on top for a festive and appealing presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
