Description
A delightful dessert salad combining creamy cheesecake with fresh strawberries and bananas for a light, fluffy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant cheesecake pudding mix
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
- 2 bananas, sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes, until smooth and creamy.
- Add the cheesecake pudding mix and milk, mixing until thoroughly combined and free of lumps.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping using a rubber spatula, aiming for a light and fluffy texture.
- Add the sliced strawberries and bananas, stirring gently to combine, preserving the delightful fruit chunks.
- Taste the mixture: If you’d like it sweeter, fold in the sugar and add vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Serve chilled in bowls, letting the vibrant fruits shine through the creamy fluff.
Notes
For a classic cheesecake crust flavor, garnish with a sprinkle of crushed graham crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg