Description
A delightful and patriotic no-bake dessert salad featuring a creamy cheesecake-flavored base blended with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and mini marshmallows for a perfect red, white, and blue treat that’s quick to prepare and ideal for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Base
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit and Add-ins
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Whip the Cream: In a large bowl, beat the cold heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form, then set aside to maintain its texture.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until the mixture is fully combined and fluffy.
- Combine Whipped Cream and Cream Cheese: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until the texture is smooth and light, being careful not to deflate the whipped cream.
- Add Fruit and Marshmallows: Carefully fold in the hulled and quartered strawberries, fresh blueberries, and mini marshmallows if using, mixing gently to avoid crushing the fruit.
- Chill: Cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and the texture to firm up for the best taste experience.
Notes
- This salad can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated until serving to enhance the flavors.
- For variety, fresh raspberries or blackberries can be used as substitutes for the strawberries or blueberries.
