Description
This Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad is a creamy, fruity dessert salad featuring a medley of tropical fruits combined with a luscious cheesecake-flavored dressing. Perfectly chilled and rich in flavor, it's a refreshing treat ideal for summer gatherings or anytime you crave a sweet, tangy delight.
Ingredients
Fruits
- 1 lb strawberries (washed, tops removed and quartered)
- 11 oz mandarin oranges (drained)
- 20 oz pineapple chunks (drained)
- 5 kiwi fruit (peeled, sliced and halved)
- 2 mangoes (cubed)
Dressing
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3.4 oz instant cheesecake flavored pudding mix
- 1 cup French vanilla coffee creamer
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit: In a large mixing bowl, add the quartered strawberries, drained mandarin oranges, drained pineapple chunks, sliced kiwi, and cubed mangoes. Gently mix the fruit together to combine evenly and set aside.
- Beat the cream cheese: In a separate bowl, place the softened cream cheese and beat thoroughly until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add pudding and creamer: Add the instant cheesecake flavored pudding mix and the French vanilla coffee creamer to the beaten cream cheese. Begin beating on low speed to combine, then increase to medium-high speed and continue beating until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
- Combine fruit and dressing: Pour the creamy cheesecake dressing over the mixed fruit in the large bowl. Stir gently but thoroughly to coat all the fruit pieces evenly with the dressing.
- Chill the salad: Cover the salad with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to firm up slightly. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use fresh and ripe fruits for the best flavor and texture.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps when beating.
- Instant cheesecake pudding mix provides the dessert with its signature taste, but regular instant vanilla pudding can be used in a pinch.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half or milk for the coffee creamer.
- This salad can be made a day ahead and kept refrigerated to enhance the flavors.
