Red White and Blue Cheesecake Salad Recipe
A vibrant and creamy Red White and Blue Cheesecake Salad combining smooth cheesecake-flavored cream cheese mixture with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and bananas enhanced with lemon juice for a tangy twist. This quick and easy dessert salad is perfect for patriotic gatherings or any festive occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Dessert Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Cheesecake Mixture
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 3.4 ounces instant cheesecake pudding mix (unprepared)
- 1 cup liquid French vanilla creamer (see Notes)
Fruit
- 1 pound strawberries, cut into bite-size pieces
- 12 ounces blueberries
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (approximately 1 large lemon)
- 4 large bananas, peeled and sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese base: In a medium tall bowl, use an electric mixer to whip the cream cheese until smooth. It might momentarily stick to the beaters but continue mixing until it loosens. Add the dry instant cheesecake pudding mix and beat until fully combined.
- Add the liquid creamer: With the mixer on low speed, slowly incorporate the French vanilla creamer one tablespoon at a time, ensuring each addition is fully mixed before adding the next. Continue until all creamer is blended and the mixture is smooth. Refrigerate this mixture while preparing the fruit.
- Prepare the fruit: In a large bowl, combine the lemon juice with sliced bananas and stir carefully to coat completely, preventing browning. Drain off any excess lemon juice. Add the strawberries and blueberries into the bowl and gently stir to mix the fruits evenly.
- Combine fruit with cheesecake mixture: Fold the chilled cheesecake mixture into the prepared fruit gently to avoid mashing. Mix until the fruits are evenly coated with the creamy cheesecake dressing.
- Chill and serve: You may serve immediately or cover and refrigerate the salad until ready to serve. This enhances the flavors and keeps the salad fresh.
Notes
- Using liquid French vanilla creamer provides a rich and flavorful base. You can substitute it with half-and-half or milk, but the texture and flavor may vary.
- For best results, prepare the salad just before serving or within a few hours to maintain the freshness of the bananas and prevent them from browning excessively.
- This salad serves best chilled and can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.