Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad (Print Version)

Creamy cheesecake mixture blended with tropical fruits for a refreshing dessert.

# What You Need:

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened

02 - ½ cup heavy cream

03 - ½ cup granulated sugar

04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

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 (optional)

11 - 2 tbsp shredded coconut, toasted

12 - Fresh mint leaves

01 - Beat softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until completely smooth and free of lumps.

02 - Pour in heavy cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat mixture until fluffy, light, and thoroughly combined.

03 - Gently fold pineapple chunks, strawberries, mandarin oranges, grapes, and banana slices into the cheesecake mixture using a spatula.

04 - Fold in miniature marshmallows if using, distributing evenly throughout the salad for added sweetness and texture.

05 - Cover bowl tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to develop and mixture to set properly.

06 - Just before serving, sprinkle toasted coconut over the top and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.

01 -

Tastes like indulgent cheesecake but requires zero baking and comes together in fifteen minutes
The creamy dressing transforms ordinary fruit into something special enough for company
Perfect for hot days when turning on the oven sounds impossible

02 -

Excess moisture from fruit will turn your beautiful creamy dressing into a puddle so drain everything really well
The texture changes completely after chilling so do not serve immediately
Bananas oxidize fast so add them literally five minutes before you plan to eat

03 -

Taste a piece of fruit before starting and adjust sugar if your berries are tart
Use a rubber spatula instead of a metal spoon so you do not bruise the delicate fruit