Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad

🍓🍌 Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad (Creamy & Fluffy)

This no-bake dessert salad tastes like cheesecake filling folded with fresh fruit. It’s perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or a quick sweet treat!

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🛒 Ingredients

• 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened

• 1 (3.4 oz) package instant cheesecake pudding mix (dry)

• 1 cup milk

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

• 3 bananas, sliced

• 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows (optional, for fluffier texture)

• ½ cup crushed pineapple, drained (optional, adds extra sweetness)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the creamy base
   In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.

2. Add pudding mix
   Mix in dry cheesecake pudding mix, milk, and vanilla. Beat until thick and creamy.

3. Fold in whipped topping
   Gently fold in whipped topping until fully combined and fluffy.

4. Add fruit
   Carefully fold in strawberries, bananas, marshmallows, and pineapple (if using).

5. Chill
   Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor and texture.

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💡 Tips for Best Results

• Toss banana slices in a little lemon juice to prevent browning.

• Add bananas just before serving if making ahead.

• For extra crunch, sprinkle crushed graham crackers on top before serving.

• Want it lighter? Use light cream cheese and light whipped topping.

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If you’d like, I can also give you:

• A healthier version 🍃

• A baked cheesecake-style version

• Or a version without pudding mix 😊