Description
This Cheesecake Fruit Salad combines a creamy cheesecake filling with fresh summer berries for a light and refreshing dessert. Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, and summer gatherings, this easy make-ahead treat is a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Cheesecake Layer:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
8 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
Pudding Layer:
3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
1½ cups milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Fruit Layer:
1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 cup blueberries
1 cup blackberries
Instructions
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Prepare the Cheesecake Mixture: In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar, then fold in whipped topping. Refrigerate while preparing the pudding.
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Make the Pudding Layer: In another bowl, whisk together pudding mix, milk, and vanilla extract until thickened. Refrigerate for a few minutes to set.
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Combine the Layers: Gently fold the pudding mixture into the cheesecake mixture until fully combined.
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Add the Fruit: Gently fold in strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries.
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Chill & Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with extra fruit if desired and serve chilled.
Notes
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You can substitute the fruit with your favorite summer fruits like peaches, raspberries, or even mangoes.
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This dessert can be made a day ahead to allow the flavors to blend even more.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th of the recipe
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg