Description
Luscious berry cheesecake salad blends creamy cheesecake elements with fresh summer fruits for a delightful dessert experience. Cool, sweet layers meld together, promising pure indulgence that satisfies dessert cravings and leaves taste buds dancing with joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 6 cups fresh ripe berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
Dairy
- 8 ounces (226 grams) block cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces (226 grams) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Sweeteners and Flavoring
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
Instructions
- Whip softened cream cheese using an electric mixer until silky and lump-free, creating a smooth foundational texture.
- Gradually incorporate heavy cream, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar, blending on medium-high speed until the mixture achieves a luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Carefully introduce thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese base, using a spatula to gently fold and maintain the airy volume.
- Delicately integrate fresh berries throughout the mixture, ensuring even distribution and complete coating with the creamy cheesecake blend.
- For optimal enjoyment, refrigerate the salad to allow flavors to meld and serve chilled, enhancing the dessert’s refreshing qualities.
Notes
- Choose room temperature cream cheese for smoother blending and fewer lumps.
- Use an electric mixer on medium-high speed to create a light, airy texture without overmixing.
- Select fresh, ripe berries at peak season for maximum sweetness and vibrant flavor.
- Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and enhance overall taste.
- Substitute dairy-free cream cheese and whipped topping for a vegan-friendly version.
- Garnish with extra fresh berries or mint leaves for a beautiful presentation.
- Make ahead and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
- Add a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs for extra crunch and a classic cheesecake feel.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg