Red White Blue Cheesecake Salad (Printable)
Creamy cheesecake dessert with fresh berries and marshmallows, ideal for patriotic summer celebrations.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
02 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
→ Cheesecake Mixture
03 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1 cup powdered sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
→ Additions
07 - 2 cups mini marshmallows
# Method:
01 - Beat softened cream cheese in large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy texture achieved.
02 - Incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract; beat until fully combined and mixture becomes fluffy.
03 - Whip cold heavy cream in separate bowl until stiff peaks form consistently throughout.
04 - Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until smooth and uniform consistency reached.
05 - Add strawberries, blueberries, and mini marshmallows; fold gently to combine ensuring even coating.
06 - Refrigerate minimum 1 hour before serving for optimal texture and flavor development.
07 - Serve chilled; optionally garnish with additional fresh berries for enhanced visual appeal.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Its the dessert that disappears first at every single gathering
- No baking required but still tastes completely indulgent
02 -
- Fold the whipped cream in gently because overmixing will deflate all that air you worked so hard to incorporate
- The salad is best served the same day but will still be tasty the next morning if you somehow have leftovers
03 -
- Hull your strawberries before washing them to prevent them from getting waterlogged which will make your salad soggy
- Toss the berries in just a tiny sprinkle of sugar before adding them to the cream mixture if they seem especially tart