Red White Blue Cheesecake Salad (Printable)
Creamy cheesecake mixture blended with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and fluffy marshmallows. A chilled, patriotic dessert ideal for summer parties and celebrations.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
02 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
→ Cheesecake Mixture
03 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1 cup powdered sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
→ Additions
07 - 2 cups mini marshmallows
# How to Make It:
01 - Place softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. Beat until completely smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
02 - Pour in powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Continue beating until fully incorporated and mixture becomes fluffy.
03 - In a separate chilled bowl, whip cold heavy cream using electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to over-whip.
04 - Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture using rubber spatula. Fold until smooth and uniform, maintaining airy texture.
05 - Add strawberries, blueberries, and mini marshmallows. Gently fold to combine, ensuring fruits and marshmallows are evenly distributed throughout creamy mixture.
06 - Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and achieve optimal texture.
07 - Serve chilled. Optionally garnish with additional fresh berries for presentation.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in just 20 minutes with zero cooking required
- The combination of creamy cheesecake filling with juicy fresh berries feels like eating dessert for breakfast
02 -
- Fold everything gently, otherwise you'll deflate the whipped cream and end up with a dense salad instead of a fluffy one
- Refrigerating for the full hour isn't just a suggestion—it transforms the texture from good to absolutely incredible
03 -
- Pat your washed berries thoroughly dry with paper towels before adding them to the mixture
- Taste the filling before folding in the mix-ins and adjust the vanilla to your liking