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Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad

Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad

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  • Author: Nadin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad is a refreshing and creamy dessert salad combining ripe strawberries and bananas with a luscious cheesecake-flavored dressing. Perfect for potlucks, summer gatherings, or an easy sweet treat, this salad blends fresh fruit with a smooth, airy cream cheese and whipped topping mixture, delivering a delightful balance of sweetness, texture, and color. It is quick to prepare, customizable, and sure to please any crowd.

Ingredients

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Fruit

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 ripe but firm bananas, peeled and sliced

Dressing

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar (or preferred sweetener)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whipped topping or Cool Whip
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Optional Toppings

  • Chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
  • Graham cracker crumbs
  • Mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Fruit: Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them into bite-sized pieces. Peel the bananas and slice them evenly to complement the strawberries.
  2. Make the Cheesecake Dressing: In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the whipped topping or Cool Whip, blending until fluffy and well combined.
  3. Combine and Toss: Place the sliced strawberries and bananas in a large bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice and pour the cheesecake dressing over the fruit. Gently toss everything together, making sure all the fruit pieces are coated evenly without mashing them.
  4. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least an hour to let the flavors meld and the texture set. Before serving, sprinkle any optional toppings like chopped nuts or graham cracker crumbs for added texture.

Notes

  • Use the freshest fruit possible to avoid mushiness and ensure vibrant flavor.
  • Toss gently to keep the fruit intact and prevent the salad from turning watery.
  • Assemble the salad close to serving time to keep bananas from browning.
  • Refrigerate before serving to enhance texture and meld flavors.
  • Add crunchy toppings just before serving to retain their crispness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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