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Red White and Blue Cheesecake Salad

  • Author: Wendy Balderas
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (includes chilling time)
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the patriotic spirit with the Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Salad. This delightful dessert combines the creamy textures of cheesecake with the fresh burst of strawberries and blueberries, wrapped in a fluffy marshmallow embrace. It’s a simple, yet elegant addition to any celebration, promising to be a crowd-pleaser with its visually appealing and taste-bud tantalizing flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups diced strawberries
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip, thawed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture:
    • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  2. Add Fruits and Marshmallows:
    • Gently fold in the diced strawberries, blueberries, and mini marshmallows into the cream cheese mixture. Ensure they are well combined but be careful not to crush the fruits.
  3. Incorporate Cool Whip:
    • Carefully fold in the thawed Cool Whip with the fruit mixture until fully incorporated. The mixture should be smooth and well blended.
  4. Chill:
    • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
  5. Final Stir and Serve:
    • Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir to ensure all the ingredients are evenly distributed. Serve the cheesecake salad chilled for the best experience.

Notes

  • Substitutions: Use light or fat-free Cool Whip and cream cheese for a healthier version. Substitute sugar with honey or agave if preferred.
  • Flavor Tip: Add lemon zest or switch vanilla extract with almond extract for a twist.
  • Marshmallows: Add them last if preparing ahead to avoid sogginess.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 190 kcal
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 72mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 4mg

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