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Strawberry banana cheesecake salad in a bowl on the table with a spoonful next to the bowl and fresh fruit around it.

Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad

Indulge in the creamy and fruity goodness of Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad! Made with cream cheese, pudding mix, cool whip, fresh strawberries, and bananas, this dessert is a perfect blend of flavors and textures.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesecake salad, strawberry banana cheesecake salad, strawberry cheesecake salad recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 444kcal
Author: Karen

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 package cheesecake pudding mix
  • 1 ¼ cups milk
  • 1 8 oz. cool whip
  • 1-2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 quart strawberries hulled and halved
  • 2 ripe bananas sliced
  • ½ cup graham cracker crumbs

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  • In a separate bowl, prepare the cheesecake pudding mix by combining it with milk using an electric mixer or whisk following package directions. Once fully mixed, add it to the cream cheese mixture and beat until well combined.
  • Fold in the cool whip into the cream cheese mixture gently, until fully incorporated. Set aside.
  • Toss the prepared strawberries and bananas in lemon juice to prevent browning in the salad.
  • Gently stir in the sliced strawberries and bananas into the cream cheese, pudding and whipped topping mixture, reserving a few slices for garnish.
  • Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the top of each bowl, and garnish with reserved strawberry and banana slices.
  • Chill the Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Properly soften cream cheese: This ensures a smooth and creamy texture in your dessert.
Use fresh and ripe fruit: Since this salad relies on fresh strawberries and bananas for its natural sweetness and flavor, it's crucial to use ripe and fresh fruit for the best results.
Chill before serving: To allow the flavors to meld together and for the salad to set properly, it's essential to chill it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Do not overmix the whipped topping: Gently fold it in to prevent deflating.
Don't forget to garnish: Remember to put some strawberries and bananas to the side when you're mixing so that you can put them on top before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 439mg | Potassium: 570mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 709IU | Vitamin C: 97mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 1mg
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