Red White Blue Cheesecake Salad (Printable)

Creamy cheesecake mixture blended with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and fluffy marshmallows for a patriotic summer treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
02 - 1 cup fresh blueberries

→ Cheesecake Mixture

03 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1 cup powdered sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold

→ Additions

07 - 2 cups mini marshmallows

# Directions:

01 - Place softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. Beat until completely smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
02 - Pour in powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Continue beating until fully incorporated and mixture becomes light and fluffy.
03 - In a separate chilled bowl, whip cold heavy cream using electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Do not overwhip.
04 - Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture using rubber spatula. Fold until smooth and uniform, maintaining airy texture.
05 - Add strawberries, blueberries, and mini marshmallows. Gently fold together until all ingredients are evenly distributed and coated with creamy mixture.
06 - Refrigerate salad for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and mixture to set properly. Cover tightly to prevent absorption of other food odors.
07 - Serve chilled in individual bowls or a large serving dish. Optionally garnish with additional fresh berries for presentation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its a showstopper that requires zero actual baking
  • The texture impossibly creamy yet somehow still refreshing
02 -
  • Fold everything together with a rubber spatula using a gentle motion—overmixing will deflate your whipped cream and nobody wants a sad, flat salad
  • The chilling time is not optional—the flavors need to mingle and the marshmallows soften into pure perfection
03 -
  • Taste your berries before you start—if they're not sweet enough, you might want to add another tablespoon of powdered sugar
  • Room temperature cream cheese beats cold every time—plan ahead and set it out on the counter for an hour

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