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This cheesecake fruit salad is awesome for a side at a potluck or BBQ or even as a dessert! Plus it’s so easy it’s foolproof! Theperfect summer salad!

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Ummmmm I could eat this berry cheesecake salad recipe for the rest of my life and die happy. Seven years ago we posted this recipe and I’ve been waiting all winter for berry season to hit so we could bring this recipe back to the front for everyone to enjoy.

It’s sweet deliciousness. It seems a little wrong to take all of those healthy berries and turn them into a calorie fest with everything you put in this dish, but guess what, WORTH IT!!

Seriously, you should all make this on a perfect sunny day and eat outside with the family. Or maybe take it to a BBQ so everyone can ask you what the amazing recipe is.

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Cheesecake Fruit Salad Ingredients

This fruit salad recipe is so versatile. I’m going to list out the ingredients that we love, but know from the start that you can totally swap out different fruits or flavors of yogurt. Here is what you will need:

  • Instant Cheesecake Pudding: You want just the pudding powder to add that yummy cheesecake flavor.
  • Cool Whip: adds sweetness and creaminess
  • Strawberry Yogurt: adds more fruity flavor and creaminess to the salad
  • Bananas: cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • Strawberries: stem removed and sliced
  • Raspberries: left whole but rinsed
  • Optional: Blueberries, Blackberries, Peaches, Cherries or Grapes
  • Graham Crackers: If you really want to make this salad taste like a true cheesecake, add crushed up graham cracker.

PRO TIP: After trying many different combinations of fruit in this recipe, I’ve decided my favorite concoction is fresh bananas, fresh strawberries, fresh blueberries, fresh raspberries and fresh blackberries. So fresh! Haha!

The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

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How to Make Cheesecake Fruit Salad

One of my favorite things about this side dish is that it couldn’t be easier! Just two quick steps and you have a delicious fruit salad.

  1. In a large bowl, mix the pudding powder, whipped topping and yogurt together.
  2. Add the fruit and carefully fold it into the creamy cheesecake mixture. Then let it chill in fridge until it’s ready to serve (at least 30 minutes).

These instructions can also be found in the recipe card below where you can also print or save the recipe.

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Watch How This Fruit Salad is Made…

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How Do You Keep Fruit Salad Fresh?

Add a little lemon or lime juice to your fruit salad to stop fruits from oxidizing, and keep your fruit salad in the refrigerator to keep it from going mushy.

This should keep your salad “fresh” for at least the following day.

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Is Fruit Salad a Salad or a Dessert?

Refreshingfruitsalad is perfect as a side dish or a healthydessert.

I looooooove how creamy it is and the cheesecake pudding gives it so much more deliciousness!!! And the best part is that it’s easily adaptable to any personal preferences, add blueberries, forget the peaches, etc.

Can I Use Frozen Berries?

I wouldn’t recommend using frozen berries in this recipe. The texture ends up mushy and frozen berries release extra juices. Definitely stick with fresh fruit for this recipe.

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Where Can I Find Cheesecake Pudding Mix?

Jello brand makes it, you should find it in any grocery store where they sell pudding/gelatin.

What to Eat with Berry Cheesecake Salad

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Storing Berry Cheesecake Salad

Store this fruit salad in the refrigerator all the way up until serving. Then store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will keep for up to 2-3 days.

This recipe will not freeze well, so I don’t recommend trying to freeze it.

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Bookmark it, print it, write it down, do whatever you do to save a recipe and make this soon! Looking for a healthier berry salad? No problemo! We have this awesome Strawberry Feta Spinach Salad that is the best!

This delicious recipe for fluffy cheesecake fruit salad is perfect for any occasion. With a light and creamy texture and a burst of fresh fruit, it’s sure to be a hit. Plus, check out our step-by-step video for easy preparation!

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Fluffy Cheesecake Fruit Salad

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4.72 from 7 votes

Servings: 5 -6 cups fruit salad

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Total Time: 5 minutes mins

Description

This cheesecake fruit salad is awesome for a side at a potluck or BBQ or even as a dessert! Plus it's so easy it's foolproof!

Ingredients

  • 1 Package Instant Cheesecake Pudding, 3.4 oz *see note
  • 1 1/2 Cups Cool Whip
  • 2 Containers Strawberry Yogurt, 8 oz each
  • 1 Banana, chopped
  • 1 Pint Raspberries
  • 1 Cup Grapes
  • 1 Peach, chopped
  • Graham Crackers, crushed (optional

Instructions

  • Mix in a large bowl the dry cheesecake pudding powder, cool whip and strawberry yogurt.

    1 Package Instant Cheesecake Pudding, 1 1/2 Cups Cool Whip, 2 Containers Strawberry Yogurt

  • Fold in the fruit being careful not to smash and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

    1 Banana, 1 Pint Raspberries, 1 Cup Grapes, 1 Peach

  • If desired, sprinkle some crushed graham crackers on top for even more cheesecake similarity.

    Graham Crackers

Notes

There have been questions about actually mixing up the pudding first. You do not mix the pudding before making this recipe. You are only using the dry powder mixed with the other ingredients.

Use whatever fruit you prefer, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, grapes, peaches etc.

Best when eaten right away, but can be stored for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 270mgPotassium: 369mgFiber: 7gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 287IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg

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FAQs

What is a creamy fruit salad made of? ›

Beat cream cheese and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Mix in whipped topping on high speed until incorporated. Fold in pineapple, fruit co*cktail, bananas, apple, coconut, pecans, raisins, and cherries. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

What does a fruit salad contain? ›

Common ingredients used in fruit salads include strawberries, pineapple, honeydew, watermelon, grapes, and kiwifruit. Various recipes may call for the addition of nuts, fruit juices, certain vegetables, yogurt, or other ingredients.

How to make fruit salad step by step in English with pictures? ›

  1. Wash the apple and then cut into quarters removing the core. Cut into chunks.
  2. Divide the tangerines or oranges into segments.
  3. Wash grapes and half each one.
  4. Cut banana and kiwi fruit into slices.
  5. Cut pineapple into chunks.
  6. Place all fruit in the bowl, add the orange juice and mix well.

What's the difference between a fruit salad and a fruit platter? ›

In my household the fruit is separated and in bigger chunks on a serving platter. Fruit salad is smaller pieces and all together in a bowl.

What kind of dressing is best for fruit salad? ›

A nice light poppy seed dressing is easy and sweet and sour. Or you can do a fruit salad with a side of fruit yogurt mixed with Cool Whip. Kinda just a fluffy fun side sauce. You could use a mayo based dressing, a honey lime dressing, or a yogurt dressing.

What is fruit salad dressing made of? ›

In a saucepan, combine the flour, pineapple juice, orange juice concentrate, sugar, honey and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Cool. Serve over fruit.

What mixture of fruit salad? ›

The best fruit for fruit salad:

For our fruit salad, we chose a combo of strawberries, blueberries, kiwis, raspberries, oranges, grapes, mangos, and apples. But, you can customize this completely based on your preferences: blackberries, cherries, pineapple, and banana would all be delicious.

How do you keep fruit salad from turning brown? ›

Use citrus juice, like orange or lemon juice

“To prevent fruit salad from turning brown, you can toss the fruits in a mixture of citrus juice (like lemon or orange juice) before combining them, as the citric acid in the juice helps inhibit enzymatic browning by reducing the fruits' exposure to oxygen,” she says.

What are the rules for fruit salad? ›

In the simplest form of the game, each person is assigned a fruit name: apple, orange, pear, banana, etc. 3. The player in the middle calls out the name of one of the chosen fruits, and each person assigned to that fruit jumps up and rushes around like a headless chicken trying to find an empty seat to sit in.

Does lemon juice keep fruit salad fresh? ›

To prevent the effects of oxidation, fruit needs citric acid, and lemons are full of it. As a natural antioxidant, lemon juice can help prolong the life of fruit salad (as well as its visual appeal) by inactivating the enzyme polyphenol oxidase, which is responsible for the browning.

How long does homemade fruit salad last? ›

Fruit salad tastes best when enjoyed within three days, but it will last up to five days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. If you're planning to save leftover fruit salad, it's important to transfer the container to the refrigerator as quickly as possible after cutting and mixing the fruit.

What is creamy salad dressing made of? ›

5 Steps to Making Creamy Salad Dressing
  • Start with a base: Most creamy dressings contain mayo, sour cream, and/or yogurt, with a 50-50 ratio. ...
  • Add an acid: Next add some lemon juice or vinegar which will brighten the dressing and give tanginess. ...
  • Use aromatics: garlic and onion have nice bold flavors.
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What fruit has a creamy texture? ›

Avocado, the Rich, Creamy Fruit.

What is a creamy fruit like a banana? ›

Pawpaws are the largest edible fruit tree native to North America. You can eat them right off the tree if they are ripe. They taste like a typical tropical fruit, with a flavor reminiscent of mangoes, pineapples, bananas and berries. Their texture is creamy and custardlike, similar to that of a banana.

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