Cheesecake Fruit Salad
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Cheesecake Salad is one of those recipes that sounds a little ridiculous until you try it. But it works. And not just works, it disappears faster than just about any dessert I put out at a party.
Cheesecake Fruit Salad Recipe
Cheesecake Fruit Salad
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The filling is rich, creamy, and tastes just like cheesecake, while fresh strawberries and blueberries keep it light enough that you can convince yourself you’re eating fruit. It’s the kind of dessert that shows up at potlucks, baby showers, cookouts, and holiday gatherings because everyone loves it and it takes almost no effort to make.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This recipe comes together in about ten minutes and tastes like something that took a whole lot more work.
The cheesecake mixture is incredibly creamy thanks to cream cheese, cheesecake pudding mix, heavy cream, and whipped topping. Once you fold in the fresh berries, every bite is sweet, fluffy, and packed with fruit.
It’s perfect for feeding a crowd, easy to make ahead, and works for everything from summer barbecues to holiday dessert tables.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Cream Cheese
- Powdered Sugar
- Instant Cheesecake Pudding Mix
- Heavy Cream
- Cool Whip
- Strawberries & Blueberries
Step By Step Directions
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and cheesecake pudding mix until smooth and creamy.
Pour in the heavy cream and continue mixing until the mixture is completely smooth.
Add the Cool Whip and mix on low speed until fully incorporated.
Gently fold in the strawberries and blueberries until evenly distributed throughout the cheesecake mixture.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Tips and Tricks
- Use softened cream cheese. Cold cream cheese can leave little lumps throughout the mixture.
- Pat your berries dry after washing them. Excess moisture can make the salad thinner as it sits.
- For the best texture, fold the fruit in gently instead of stirring aggressively.
- If you’re making this ahead of time, prepare it a few hours before serving rather than the day before. The fruit will stay fresher and the texture will be at its best.
Storage
Store leftover cheesecake salad covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keep in mind that the fruit will continue releasing juices as it sits, so the texture is best the day it’s made.
Easy Variations
- One of my favorite things about this recipe is how easy it is to customize.
- Swap some of the berries for raspberries, blackberries, or chopped peaches.
- Add mini marshmallows for an old-school potluck dessert vibe.
- Or top individual servings with extra berries and a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs for a dessert that looks fancy enough for a special occasion.
- Stir in crushed graham crackers just before serving for a little cheesecake crust flavor.
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How to Make Cheesecake Fruit Salad
Cheesecake Fruit Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 package instant cheesecake flavored pudding mix* (3.4 ounces)
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 8 ounces Cool Whip thawed
- 2 pounds strawberries chopped (about 6 cups)
- 1 cup blueberries
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and pudding mix until smooth and creamy.
- Pour in the heavy cream and continue beating until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add the Cool Whip and mix on low speed until incorporated.
- Fold in the strawberries and blueberries.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Be sure the cream cheese is fully softened for the smoothest texture.
- Pat berries dry after washing to prevent excess moisture.
- Fresh fruit works best; frozen fruit may make the salad watery.
- For extra cheesecake flavor, top with crushed graham crackers just before serving.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Tools We Love
- Party bowl – This bowl is pretty, and doesn’t weigh a billion pounds and won’t shatter if dropped.
- Stainless and copper serving spoons – These are gorgeous!
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Final Thoughts
This cheesecake fruit salad is dangerously good. It’s creamy, fluffy, packed with fresh berries, and somehow manages to taste like both a fruit salad and a slice of cheesecake at the same time.
Every time I make it, someone asks for the recipe, and every time they’re shocked by how simple it is. Those are usually the recipes worth keeping around.
Frequently asked questions
Yes! A few hours ahead is ideal. Just keep it refrigerated until serving.
Fresh fruit works best. Frozen fruit tends to release too much liquid as it thaws and can make the salad watery.
Absolutely. Stabilized whipped cream works best if you need the salad to hold up for several hours.
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