Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Salad for 4th of July Recipe
A festive and creamy Red White and Blue Cheesecake Salad perfect for celebrating the 4th of July. This no-bake dessert combines cheesecake-flavored pudding, cream cheese, whipped topping, mini marshmallows, and fresh berries for a colorful and crowd-pleasing treat with minimal prep time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes + chilling time
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Cheesecake Mixture
- 3.4 oz cheesecake flavored instant pudding mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 8 oz whipped topping
- 1 cup milk
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
Fruit
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Prepare cheesecake base: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cheesecake flavored instant pudding mix, whipped topping, cream cheese, and milk until the mixture is smooth and well combined, forming a creamy cheesecake dressing.
- Add marshmallows: Fold the mini marshmallows gently into the cheesecake dressing, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Incorporate berries: Gently fold in the sliced strawberries, fresh blueberries, and fresh raspberries one type at a time. Mix slowly and carefully, especially with the ripe strawberries and raspberries, to prevent them from breaking apart.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the cheesecake salad for at least one hour to allow it to set and flavors to meld. This salad can be prepared up to 48 hours in advance and stored covered in the fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
- For best texture, use ripe but firm berries to avoid a mushy salad.
- This dessert is best served chilled and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Mini marshmallows add sweetness and texture, but can be omitted if you prefer a less sweet salad.
- You can substitute cream cheese with a lower-fat version to reduce calories.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the mixture.
- Gently handling the berries preserves their shape and avoids turning the salad mushy.