Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad (Printable)
Creamy cheesecake mixture blended with fresh tropical fruits for a refreshing, no-bake treat.
# What You Need:
→ Cheesecake Mixture
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - ½ cup heavy cream
03 - ½ cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Fruits
05 - 1 ½ cups pineapple chunks, drained
06 - 1 ½ cups strawberries, hulled and quartered
07 - 1 cup mandarin orange segments, drained
08 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
09 - 1 medium banana, sliced
10 - 1 cup miniature marshmallows
→ Garnish
11 - 2 tbsp shredded coconut, toasted
12 - Fresh mint leaves
# How To Make:
01 - Beat softened cream cheese in large mixing bowl until completely smooth and no lumps remain.
02 - Pour in heavy cream, add granulated sugar and vanilla extract. Beat mixture until light, fluffy and thoroughly combined.
03 - Gently fold pineapple chunks, quartered strawberries, mandarin orange segments, halved grapes, and sliced banana into cream mixture using spatula.
04 - Lightly fold miniature marshmallows for additional sweetness and textural contrast.
05 - Cover bowl securely and refrigerate for minimum 1 hour to allow flavors to develop and meld together.
06 - Top with toasted shredded coconut and fresh mint leaves immediately before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- No baking required and ready in 15 minutes flat
- The perfect balance of creamy and refreshing that works year round
02 -
- Watery fruit will ruin the texture so drain canned fruit really really well
- The cream cheese must be soft or you will have chunks no matter how much you mix
03 -
- Taste your fruit first and adjust the sugar if your berries are particularly sweet or tart
- The marshmallows get slightly soggy after sitting overnight so add them the same day you plan to serve