Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff Salad is a creamy, light, and refreshing dessert combining cheesecake flavors with fresh strawberries in a fluffy, no-bake salad.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup milk
1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
1 cup sour cream
1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional, for sweetness)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar (if using) until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until it thickens, about 2 minutes.
- Add the thickened pudding to the cream cheese mixture and beat together until fully combined.
- Gently fold in the sour cream, whipped topping, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
- Stir in the chopped fresh strawberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the fluff salad for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Once chilled, give it a good stir and serve as a light dessert or side dish.
- Optional: Garnish with additional fresh strawberries or a drizzle of strawberry syrup before serving.
Notes
- Can be made ahead of time and chilled for at least 2 hours before serving.
- If using frozen strawberries, thaw and drain them thoroughly before adding to avoid excess moisture.
- For a sweeter salad, add more powdered sugar or honey to taste.
- Can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version or use extra whipped topping for sweetness.
- For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free cream cheese, whipped topping, and pudding mix, and replace the milk with almond or coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
