Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Salad: A Patriotic Party in a Bowl
This red, white, and blue cheesecake salad features creamy filling swirled with plump, juicy strawberries and blueberries, plus a handful of mini marshmallows for a nice surprise. It's colorful, creamy, delicious, and perfectly embodies the spirit of your patriotic gathering.
Servings: 10
Calories: 236kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 8 oz cool whip
- 1 3.4 oz box of cheesecake instant pudding mix
- 1 cup milk
- 10 oz bag of white mini marshmallows
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Start by washing all your fresh berries. Then, remove the tops of the strawberries and slice them into quarters. Set aside.2 cups fresh strawberries, 1 cup fresh blueberries
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese using an electric mixer or hand mixer until it’s smooth and creamy.8 oz cream cheese
- Add the cool whip and continue mixing until everything is well combined.8 oz cool whip
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cheesecake pudding mix and milk until smooth.1 3.4 oz box of cheesecake instant pudding mix, 1 cup milk
- Add the pudding mixture to the cool whip mixture in the large bowl and mix until well combined.
- Add the mini marshmallows, quartered strawberries, and blueberries to the cheesecake mixture.10 oz bag of white mini marshmallows, 2 cups fresh strawberries, 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Mix until well incorporated. Make sure to mix gently to avoid squishing the berries.
- Cover the bowl and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together and the salad to firm up.
- After an hour of chilling, give it a final gentle mix. Then, serve your patriotic cheesecake salad chilled. Enjoy!
Notes
Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure to soften your cream cheese before mixing. This ensures a smooth and creamy cheesecake mixture.
Fresh Berries: Use fresh berries for the best flavor and texture. If you’re using frozen berries, thaw and drain them well to avoid excess moisture in the salad.
Adjust Sweetness: Taste the cheesecake mixture before adding the berries and marshmallows. If you prefer it sweeter, add a bit of powdered sugar to the mixture.
Serve Cold: This salad tastes best when served cold. Keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve to keep it refreshing and delicious.
Nutrition
Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 0.3mg