Description
This delightful Cheesecake Salad combines a creamy, sweetened cream cheese mixture with a medley of fresh berries for a refreshing and easy-to-make dessert salad that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Mixture
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 6 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Fruit
- 16 oz strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Base: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, ensuring no lumps remain for a creamy texture.
- Whip Cream Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form. Carefully mix in the vanilla extract to flavor the whipped cream.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the cream cheese into the whipped cream mixture to create a light and fluffy cheesecake filling.
- Prepare Fruit: Wash all the fruit thoroughly and pat dry to remove excess moisture.
- Slice Strawberries: Cut the strawberries into slices while leaving the blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries whole.
- Mix Fruit and Cheesecake Mixture: Gently stir the prepared fruit into the cheesecake mixture, being careful not to crush the berries.
- Serve: Chill the salad before serving to let the flavors meld and enjoy a refreshing dessert salad.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, ripe berries for optimal flavor and texture.
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened at room temperature to ensure a smooth mixture.
- Do not overmix the berries to prevent them from releasing too much juice, which can make the salad watery.
- Can be prepared a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator for convenient serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cheesecake salad, berry salad, no bake dessert, creamy fruit salad, easy summer dessert
