Description
A light and creamy no-bake Strawberry Cheesecake Salad combining a luscious cream cheese and whipped topping mixture with fresh strawberries and bananas. Perfect as a quick dessert or a refreshing snack.
Ingredients
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (1 package)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped Topping
- 1 1/2 cups Cool Whip
- 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream
Fruit
- 1 pint strawberries, washed and sliced
- 2 bananas, sliced
Instructions
- Make cheesecake filling: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Add cool whip and cream: Gently fold in 1 1/2 cups of Cool Whip and 2 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream into the cream cheese mixture, being careful not to overmix to maintain a light and fluffy texture.
- Add fruit: Carefully stir in the sliced strawberries and bananas, distributing the fruit evenly without breaking them down, resulting in a creamy fruit salad.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries and bananas for the best flavor and texture.
- Serve chilled for a refreshing dessert experience.
- Optional: Substitute Cool Whip with homemade whipped cream for a fresher taste.
- Consume within 24 hours to prevent fruit from browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
