Red White Blue Cheesecake Salad (Printable)

Creamy fruit salad with strawberries, blueberries, and marshmallows in cheesecake filling

# What You'll Need:

01 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered

02 - 1 cup fresh blueberries

03 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened

04 - 1 cup powdered sugar

05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

06 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold

07 - 2 cups mini marshmallows

01 - Beat softened cream cheese in large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy texture achieved

02 - Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to cream cheese; beat until fully incorporated and mixture becomes fluffy

03 - In separate chilled bowl, whip cold heavy cream using electric mixer until stiff peaks form

04 - Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture using rubber spatula until smooth and uniform consistency reached

05 - Add quartered strawberries, blueberries, and mini marshmallows; fold gently to combine ensuring even coating of all components

06 - Refrigerate assembled salad for minimum 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and texture to set properly

07 - Serve chilled in individual bowls or serving dish; garnish with additional fresh berries if desired

01 -

Its the perfect make-ahead dessert that actually tastes better after an hour in the fridge, letting those flavors mingle and the marshmallows soften just enough.
You get all the indulgence of cheesecake without worrying about cracks, water baths, or whether it will set properly.

02 -

The longer this sits, the more the marshmallows soften—some people love this texture, but if you prefer them with a bit of bounce, serve within two hours of folding them in.
Water is the enemy here, so make sure your berries are completely dry before adding them, or you'll end up with a soupy situation instead of that dreamy creamy texture.

03 -

For extra stability, especially in hot weather, add a teaspoon of unflavored gelatin bloomed in cold water to your whipped cream before folding it in.
Toss your berries in a tablespoon of the powdered sugar before adding them to the mixture—this helps draw out just a little of their natural juices and creates an instant berry swirl effect.