Description
A festive and delicious Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Salad perfect for summer gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 cups blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- In a large serving bowl, layer half of the strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
- Spread half of the cheesecake mixture over the berries.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining berries and cheesecake mixture.
- Top with crushed graham crackers for added crunch.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute the cream cheese with Greek yogurt and reduce the powdered sugar.
- Add a splash of lemon juice for a zesty twist.
- Consider adding a sprinkle of edible glitter on top before serving for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg