Description
Patriotic Red White and Blue Cheesecake Salad brings summer celebrations to life with its festive blend of fresh berries and creamy cheesecake-inspired goodness. Cool, sweet flavors dance across your palate, making this dessert salad a perfect companion for holiday gatherings and outdoor parties.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Base:
- 2 cups strawberries, fresh
- 2 cups blueberries, fresh
- 1 cup raspberries, fresh
Cream Mixture:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Garnish and Extras:
- 1/4 cup marshmallows
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and pat dry all fresh berries – strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries – ensuring each fruit is clean and moisture-free.
- Slice strawberries into uniform bite-sized pieces, creating a visually appealing and consistent texture for the salad base.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, gently combine the prepared strawberries, whole blueberries, and delicate raspberries, creating a vibrant red, white, and blue color palette.
- Using an electric mixer, whip softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, eliminating any potential lumps for a silky consistency.
- Gradually fold whipped cream into the cream cheese, blending carefully to maintain a light, airy texture.
- Sift powdered sugar and white sugar into the cream mixture, stirring until completely incorporated and creating a sweet, velvety base.
- Incorporate vanilla extract into the cream mixture, enhancing the overall flavor profile with its aromatic essence.
- Delicately fold the cream mixture into the prepared berry mixture, ensuring even distribution without crushing the delicate fruits.
- Sprinkle marshmallows throughout the salad, adding a playful texture and sweet contrast.
- Dust the top of the salad with graham cracker crumbs, providing a delightful crunch and complementary flavor.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and enhance the dessert’s overall taste.
- Serve cold, presenting a refreshing and visually stunning red, white, and blue cheesecake salad perfect for summer gatherings.
Notes
- Prevent berry browning by washing them just before preparing the salad to maintain their vibrant colors and fresh appearance.
- Select ripe, firm berries with intense colors to ensure maximum flavor and visual appeal in the final dish.
- Experiment with alternative sweeteners like honey or stevia for a lower-sugar version that still delivers delightful sweetness.
- Create a gluten-free option by using gluten-free graham crackers or substituting with crushed nuts for added crunch and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg