Description
This Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad combines tropical fruits with a creamy cheesecake-inspired dressing. It’s a light and refreshing dessert that’s perfect for potlucks, summer gatherings, or a sweet treat at home. This salad is easy to prepare, deliciously creamy, and beautifully colorful with fresh fruits like strawberries, pineapple, and kiwi.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup bananas, sliced
- 1 cup grapes, halved (seedless)
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant cheesecake pudding mix, unprepared
- 1 cup International Delight French Vanilla Creamer (or 1 cup heavy cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Mixture:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Sprinkle the cheesecake pudding mix over the cream cheese and beat until well combined.
- While continuing to beat, gradually add the French Vanilla Creamer (or heavy cream and vanilla extract) until smooth and creamy.
- Combine the Fruit:
- In a separate large bowl, combine strawberries, mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, kiwi, bananas, and grapes.
- Fold in the Cheesecake Mixture:
- Gently fold the creamy cheesecake mixture into the fruit until evenly coated.
- Chill and Serve:
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.
- Garnish with extra fruit or graham cracker crumbs if desired.
Notes
- For best results, add bananas just before serving to prevent browning.
- Swap any fruits as desired or with seasonal varieties.
- Vanilla pudding mix can replace cheesecake pudding if needed.
- Substitute milk or milk alternatives for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American, Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg