Description
A refreshing and creamy Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad combining a luscious cream cheese and instant pudding mixture with a vibrant assortment of fresh and canned tropical fruits. This no-cook dessert salad is perfect for potlucks, summer gatherings, or anytime you crave a sweet, fruity treat with a cheesecake flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Mixture
- 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 3.4 ounce package instant cheesecake pudding (or vanilla pudding)
- 1 cup pineapple juice (reserved from the canned pineapple chunks)
Fruits
- 1 pound strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup green or red grapes, halved
- 15 ounce can mandarin oranges, drained
- 20 ounce can pineapple chunks, drained
- 3 kiwis, peeled and sliced
- 1 banana, sliced
Instructions
- Whip Cream Cheese: In a mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to whip the softened cream cheese until it becomes fluffy and smooth, creating a light base for the salad dressing.
- Add Pudding and Pineapple Juice: Gradually mix in the instant cheesecake pudding mix and pineapple juice, beating the mixture until completely smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Prepare Fruit Bowl: In a large bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, halved grapes, drained mandarin oranges, drained pineapple chunks, sliced kiwis, and sliced banana, mixing gently to distribute the fruits evenly.
- Combine Mixture with Fruit: Gently fold the creamy cheesecake mixture into the bowl with the prepared fruit, ensuring all the fruit pieces are well coated without crushing the delicate fruit.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately for the best texture and freshness, or refrigerate briefly to chill before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure it whips easily and blends smoothly with the pudding mix and juice.
- For variety, you can substitute or add other tropical fruits such as mango or papaya.
- This salad is best consumed fresh as banana slices might brown over time.
- If you prefer a firmer texture, chill the salad in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.
- The recipe contains dairy products, so it’s not suitable for vegans or those with lactose intolerance without suitable substitutions.
