Description
A refreshing and colorful dessert salad featuring cream cheese, fresh berries, and graham cracker crumbs, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 cups blueberries
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, combine the strawberries, blueberries, and mini marshmallows.
- Carefully fold the fruit mixture into the cream cheese mixture until evenly distributed.
- In a serving dish or individual cups, layer the cheesecake mixture and graham cracker crumbs, starting with a layer of cheesecake.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of cheesecake on top.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt and reduce powdered sugar to ½ cup.
- Add a splash of lemon juice for a refreshing twist.
- For added crunch, mix in chopped nuts or use crushed cookies instead of graham cracker crumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg