Description
A festive and delicious Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Salad perfect for summer gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 cups blueberries
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue to mix until well combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, blueberries, and mini marshmallows.
- Carefully fold the fruit mixture into the cream cheese mixture until evenly distributed.
- In a serving dish or individual cups, layer the cheesecake mixture with graham cracker crumbs, starting with a layer of the cheesecake mixture.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of the cheesecake mixture on top.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, consider using low-fat cream cheese and sugar-free whipped topping.
- Add a splash of lemon juice to the cream cheese mixture for a tangy twist.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle chopped nuts or additional graham cracker crumbs on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 3g