Description
Sweet layers of berry cheesecake salad dance with creamy textures and fruity notes, creating a dessert-inspired side dish. Cool summer gatherings welcome this delightful blend that promises refreshment and indulgence in each delectable spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blackberries
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft Cheesecake Base: Whip cream cheese in a spacious mixing vessel until silky smooth, incorporating Greek yogurt, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend thoroughly to create a luxurious, velvety foundation.
- Texture Enhancement: Delicately integrate whipped topping, transforming the mixture into an airy, cloud-like consistency that promises a light and decadent experience.
- Berry Preparation: Meticulously cleanse and slice strawberries while ensuring all berries are pristine and uniformly cut. Inspect each fruit for optimal freshness and visual appeal.
- Harmonious Fusion: Tenderly incorporate strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and optional marshmallows into the creamy base. Gently fold ingredients to maintain the delicate structure and prevent berry bruising.
- Chill and Present: Refrigerate the salad for a minimum of half an hour, allowing flavors to meld and texture to set. Serve thoroughly chilled, presenting a vibrant, refreshing dessert that tantalizes the palate with its creamy smoothness and burst of fruity notes.
Notes
- Select ripe, vibrant berries without bruises or soft spots to ensure maximum flavor and texture in your salad.
- Pat berries completely dry after washing to prevent the cheesecake mixture from becoming watery and losing its creamy consistency.
- Use a soft spatula and fold ingredients gently to maintain the light, airy texture of the whipped topping and prevent berry crushing.
- Keep the cheesecake mixture chilled and serve the salad cold to maintain its creamy structure and enhance the refreshing berry flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg