Description
Culinary stars unite in this patriotic cheesecake salad, blending creamy textures with fresh summer berries. Red, white, and blue ingredients dance together, promising a festive dessert that delivers pure American celebration on your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients (Fruits):
- 3 cups strawberries, sliced (340 grams)
- 1 cup blueberries (148 grams)
- 1 cup raspberries (123 grams)
Dairy Components:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces (226 grams) Cool Whip, thawed
Sweetener:
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) white sugar
Instructions
- Whip cream cheese and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until achieving a silky, uniform consistency using an electric mixer at medium speed for approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Gently incorporate Cool Whip into the cream cheese mixture, using a soft folding technique to maintain the airy texture and prevent deflating the whipped topping.
- Carefully add freshly washed strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries to the creamy base, delicately folding them throughout the mixture to ensure even distribution without crushing the delicate fruits.
- Transfer the fruit-infused dessert to a chilled serving bowl, garnish with a few whole berries on top for visual appeal, and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Softening cream cheese at room temperature ensures a smoother, lump-free mixture that blends easily with sugar.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat cream cheese with low-fat or Greek yogurt to reduce calories while maintaining creamy texture.
- Opt for seasonal, ripe berries to maximize natural sweetness and vibrant flavor in the fruit mix.
- Chill the dessert for 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and create a more refreshing summer treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 196
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg