Fluffy Cheesecake Fruit Salad [+ Video]
This cheesecake fruit salad is awesome for a side at a potluck or BBQ or even as a dessert! Plus it’s so easy it’s foolproof! The perfect summer salad!
Ummmmm I could eat this berry cheesecake salad recipe for the rest of my life and die happy. Seven years ago we posted this recipe and I’ve been waiting all winter for berry season to hit so we could bring this recipe back to the front for everyone to enjoy.
It’s sweet deliciousness. It seems a little wrong to take all of those healthy berries and turn them into a calorie fest with everything you put in this dish, but guess what, WORTH IT!!
Seriously, you should all make this on a perfect sunny day and eat outside with the family. Or maybe take it to a BBQ so everyone can ask you what the amazing recipe is.
Cheesecake Fruit Salad Ingredients
This fruit salad recipe is so versatile. I’m going to list out the ingredients that we love, but know from the start that you can totally swap out different fruits or flavors of yogurt. Here is what you will need:
- Instant Cheesecake Pudding: You want just the pudding powder to add that yummy cheesecake flavor.
- Cool Whip: adds sweetness and creaminess
- Strawberry Yogurt: adds more fruity flavor and creaminess to the salad
- Bananas: cut into 1/2 inch slices
- Strawberries: stem removed and sliced
- Raspberries: left whole but rinsed
- Optional: Blueberries, Blackberries, Peaches, Cherries or Grapes
- Graham Crackers: If you really want to make this salad taste like a true cheesecake, add crushed up graham cracker.
PRO TIP: After trying many different combinations of fruit in this recipe, I’ve decided my favorite concoction is fresh bananas, fresh strawberries, fresh blueberries, fresh raspberries and fresh blackberries. So fresh! Haha!
The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
How to Make Cheesecake Fruit Salad
One of my favorite things about this side dish is that it couldn’t be easier! Just two quick steps and you have a delicious fruit salad.
- In a large bowl, mix the pudding powder, whipped topping and yogurt together.
- Add the fruit and carefully fold it into the creamy cheesecake mixture. Then let it chill in fridge until it’s ready to serve (at least 30 minutes).
These instructions can also be found in the recipe card below where you can also print or save the recipe.
Watch How This Fruit Salad is Made…
How Do You Keep Fruit Salad Fresh?
Add a little lemon or lime juice to your fruit salad to stop fruits from oxidizing, and keep your fruit salad in the refrigerator to keep it from going mushy.
This should keep your salad “fresh” for at least the following day.
Is Fruit Salad a Salad or a Dessert?
Refreshing fruit salad is perfect as a side dish or a healthy dessert.
I looooooove how creamy it is and the cheesecake pudding gives it so much more deliciousness!!! And the best part is that it’s easily adaptable to any personal preferences, add blueberries, forget the peaches, etc.
Can I Use Frozen Berries?
I wouldn’t recommend using frozen berries in this recipe. The texture ends up mushy and frozen berries release extra juices. Definitely stick with fresh fruit for this recipe.
Where Can I Find Cheesecake Pudding Mix?
Jello brand makes it, you should find it in any grocery store where they sell pudding/gelatin.
What to Eat with Berry Cheesecake Salad
Storing Berry Cheesecake Salad
Store this fruit salad in the refrigerator all the way up until serving. Then store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will keep for up to 2-3 days.
This recipe will not freeze well, so I don’t recommend trying to freeze it.
Bookmark it, print it, write it down, do whatever you do to save a recipe and make this soon! Looking for a healthier berry salad? No problemo! We have this awesome Strawberry Feta Spinach Salad that is the best!
This delicious recipe for fluffy cheesecake fruit salad is perfect for any occasion. With a light and creamy texture and a burst of fresh fruit, it’s sure to be a hit. Plus, check out our step-by-step video for easy preparation!
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Fluffy Cheesecake Fruit Salad
Description
This cheesecake fruit salad is awesome for a side at a potluck or BBQ or even as a dessert! Plus it's so easy it's foolproof!
Course 100 + Salad Recipes to Obsess Over, 200+ Easy Side Dish Recipes Every Mom Needs, America’s Best 4th of July Desserts, Recipes and Sides
Keyword bananas, blackberries, cheesecake, dessert, fruit, grapes, peaches, raspberries, salad, side, strawberries
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 5 minutes minutes
Servings 5 -6 cups fruit salad
Calories 224kcal
Author Sweet Basil
Mix in a large bowl the dry cheesecake pudding powder, cool whip and strawberry yogurt.
1 Package Instant Cheesecake Pudding, 1 1/2 Cups Cool Whip, 2 Containers Strawberry Yogurt
Fold in the fruit being careful not to smash and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
1 Banana, 1 Pint Raspberries, 1 Cup Grapes, 1 Peach
If desired, sprinkle some crushed graham crackers on top for even more cheesecake similarity.
Graham Crackers
There have been questions about actually mixing up the pudding first. You do not mix the pudding before making this recipe. You are only using the dry powder mixed with the other ingredients.
Use whatever fruit you prefer, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, grapes, peaches etc.
Best when eaten right away, but can be stored for 2-3 days in the refrigerator. Serving: 1g | Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 270mg | Potassium: 369mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 287IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg
A hint of lemon and that wonderful graham cracker crust make one of my favorite trifles ever!
This is our favorite salad ever. It’s full of fresh berries and brown sugar almonds but that sweet lemon dressing is the real star.
Still looking for a yummy fruit salad? Try this ambrosia salad!
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