Description
A light and fluffy strawberry cheesecake salad that combines creamy cream cheese, sweetened whipped topping, and fresh diced strawberries for a delightful dessert or side dish that’s quick to prepare and sure to please any crowd.
Ingredients
Base
- 1 brick (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins
- 1 cup (8 oz) Cool Whip
- 4 cups strawberries, diced
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather and measure all your ingredients to ensure a smooth and quick mixing process.
- Mix Cream Cheese Base: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring the sugar is well incorporated.
- Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold in the Cool Whip using a spatula to maintain a light and airy texture without deflating the whipped topping.
- Add Strawberries: Add the diced strawberries to the mixture and stir gently until they are evenly distributed throughout the fluff.
- Serve: Serve immediately for the freshest taste, garnishing with extra diced strawberries and fresh mint leaves if desired for added flavor and presentation.
- Enjoy: Delight in every bite of this creamy, fruity dessert salad!
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh, ripe strawberries.
- Make sure cream cheese is softened for easier mixing and a smooth texture.
- This salad is best served immediately but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours, though it may lose some fluffiness.
- Add a few drops of lemon juice to strawberries to prevent browning if preparing ahead.
- Cool Whip can be substituted with homemade whipped cream for a fresher option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
