Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad
A no-bake, crowd-pleasing dessert salad combining fresh strawberries and bananas with a creamy cheesecake-flavored base perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or brunch.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- electric hand mixer or stand mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant cheesecake pudding mix
- 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- optional: crushed graham crackers, mini marshmallows, extra fruit for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, with no lumps remaining.
- Add the powdered sugar, cheesecake pudding mix, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt (or sour cream). Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Fold in the whipped topping gently until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Slice strawberries and bananas just before adding. Gently fold the fruit into the creamy mixture.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill and let flavors meld.
- Top with optional garnishes like crushed graham crackers, marshmallows, or extra fruit before serving.
Notes
- Slice the bananas right before mixing to avoid browning.
- For a lighter version, use sugar-free pudding and Greek yogurt.
- Garnish with crushed graham crackers or marshmallows for a fun twist.