Description
Sweet summer memories come alive with this Cheesecake Fruit Salad, blending creamy cheesecake goodness with fresh seasonal fruits. Delightful textures and refreshing flavors make this dessert a perfect treat for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
Dairy and Cream Components:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
- 1 container whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruits:
- 2 cups (300 grams) strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup (150 grams) blueberries
- 1 cup (150 grams) blackberries
Instructions
- Whip cream cheese and butter in a mixing bowl until achieving a silky, uniform consistency at room temperature.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, ensuring no lumps remain, then delicately fold in whipped topping to create a light, airy texture.
- Chill the mixture while preparing the pudding component.
- In a separate bowl, vigorously whisk pudding mix with milk and vanilla extract until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Allow pudding to set in the refrigerator for 5-7 minutes to achieve optimal consistency.
- Carefully integrate the pudding mixture into the cheesecake base, stirring gently to maintain a uniform, creamy texture without deflating the mixture.
- Tenderly fold fresh strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries into the combined mixture, distributing fruit evenly throughout.
- Seal the dessert and refrigerate for a minimum of 60 minutes to allow flavors to meld and mixture to firm up.
- Before serving, optionally garnish with additional fresh berries for visual appeal and serve thoroughly chilled.
Notes
- Softening cream cheese and butter at room temperature ensures a smoother, lump-free mixture that blends easily.
- Use full-fat ingredients for a richer, more decadent texture and deeper flavor profile.
- For a lighter version, substitute low-fat cream cheese and sugar-free whipped topping to reduce calories.
- Customize the fruit selection based on seasonal availability or personal preference, mixing in raspberries or mandarin oranges for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 258 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 175 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg