Description
Sweet summer strawberries dance with creamy cheesecake goodness in this delightful strawberry cheesecake salad. Rich cream cheese and fresh berries blend into a refreshing dessert that brings pure indulgence to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) vanilla Greek yogurt
Cream and Sweetening Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- ½ cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Optional Ingredients:
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup (120 grams) graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Chill a spacious mixing vessel to ensure all ingredients blend smoothly and maintain optimal temperature for the creamy base.
- Whisk cream cheese in the chilled bowl until velvety and free of lumps, creating a silky foundation for the dessert salad.
- Incorporate Greek yogurt, powdered sugar, and pure vanilla extract, stirring methodically to develop a harmonious, luxurious texture.
- Carefully introduce whipped topping, using delicate folding motions to preserve the airy consistency and prevent deflating the mixture.
- Slice fresh strawberries into uniform, bite-sized pieces to distribute evenly throughout the creamy blend.
- Gently integrate the strawberry segments and miniature marshmallows into the cheesecake base, ensuring each component is delicately suspended within the mixture.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least one hour, allowing flavors to meld and the dessert to set into a refreshing, decadent treat.
- Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir to redistribute the ingredients and maintain its light, cloud-like texture.
Notes
- Chill ingredients beforehand to ensure a smoother, more stable mixture that blends easily and maintains its creamy texture.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat cream cheese with low-fat alternatives and use sugar-free whipped topping to reduce calories.
- Slice strawberries uniformly to guarantee even distribution and a consistent bite in every spoonful of the salad.
- Add crushed graham crackers just before serving to maintain their crunch and prevent soggy texture, giving an authentic cheesecake experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg