Red, White & Blue Cheesecake Salad
A creamy, fruity dessert that brings together the colors of the American flag, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds strawberries
- 1 pint blueberries
- 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 large (16-oz.) tub Cool Whip, thawed
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Rinse the strawberries and blueberries. Slice the strawberries into quarters or halves, depending on their size.
- Beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and salt, gradually adding the powdered sugar.
- Fold in the thawed Cool Whip until there are no visible streaks.
- Add in the mini marshmallows and gently mix to combine.
- Fold in the strawberries and blueberries, ensuring they are well-distributed.
- Cover the salad with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Serve portions into individual bowls or a large serving dish, garnishing with extra berries.
Notes
Adjust sweetness to your preference; can substitute other fruits. For a lighter texture, use mascarpone cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: summer dessert, cheesecake salad, patriotic dessert, Fourth of July treat, berry salad
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