Description
Sweet summer berries dance with creamy cheesecake magic in this refreshing salad. Delightful layers of tangy cream cheese, fresh strawberries, and blueberries create a dessert-like experience that will make your taste buds sing.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Dairy Components:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (245 grams) vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whipped topping
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Fresh Berries:
- 1 cup (150 grams) strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup (150 grams) blueberries
- 1 cup (125 grams) raspberries
- 1 cup (140 grams) blackberries
- 1 cup (50 grams) mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese base by vigorously whisking softened cream cheese in a spacious mixing vessel until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Incorporate vanilla Greek yogurt, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract into the cream cheese, blending thoroughly until the mixture transforms into a luxuriously smooth cream.
- Delicately integrate whipped topping, using gentle folding motions to maintain the mixture’s airy texture and prevent deflation.
- Meticulously rinse selected berries under cool water, then carefully pat them dry with clean paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Slice strawberries into uniform, bite-sized segments, ensuring consistent pieces for even distribution.
- Gently tumble strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries into the creamy mixture, allowing each fruit to be gracefully enrobed in the cheesecake cream.
- For added textural contrast, sprinkle mini marshmallows throughout the salad, distributing them evenly with a light, careful touch.
- Transfer the completed salad to a sealed container and nestle in the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to meld and the mixture to chill for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- When ready to serve, retrieve the chilled salad and present it as a refreshing, decadent dessert that promises a burst of fruity, creamy delight.
Notes
- Swap Greek yogurt with dairy-free alternatives like coconut or almond yogurt for a vegan-friendly version.
- Replace marshmallows with chopped nuts or granola for added crunch and nutritional boost.
- Use fresh seasonal berries at peak ripeness to maximize flavor and natural sweetness.
- Minimize mixing when folding berries to prevent crushing and maintain their beautiful whole shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg