Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad (Printable View)
Creamy cheesecake mixture folded with tropical fruits for a refreshing chilled dessert.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 It:
01 - Beat the softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until completely smooth and free of lumps.
02 - Add heavy cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Beat until the mixture becomes fluffy and well-combined with a smooth, creamy consistency.
03 - Gently fold in the pineapple chunks, quartered strawberries, mandarin orange segments, halved grapes, and sliced banana using a spatula, being careful not to crush the delicate fruits.
04 - Fold in the miniature marshmallows for additional sweetness and a pleasing texture contrast.
05 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together and the mixture to firm slightly.
06 - Remove from refrigeration and sprinkle with toasted shredded coconut and fresh mint leaves before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- No baking required means you can throw this together even on the hottest days
- The combination of creamy and tart fruits hits every craving at once
02 -
- Bananas will start browning after a couple hours so slice them right before serving
- The mixture gets sweeter as it chills so taste before adding more sugar
03 -
- Toast coconut in a dry pan over medium heat until golden for deeper flavor
- Let the cream cheese sit on the counter for 30 minutes before starting