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Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad

A delightful dessert salad that combines a creamy cheesecake filling with fresh strawberries, ripe bananas, and mini marshmallows, topped with a crunchy graham cracker crumble.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Base
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened Take out of the fridge about 30 to 45 minutes before starting.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 box (3.4 oz) instant cheesecake pudding mix
  • 1 cup cold milk
Fruit and Mix-Ins
  • 2 cups strawberries, sliced Wash thoroughly and pat dry.
  • 3 pieces bananas, sliced If making ahead, toss in lemon juice to prevent browning.
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
Topping
  • 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers Add right before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soften your cream cheese by removing it from the fridge about 30-45 minutes before you start.
  2. Beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together cold milk and instant cheesecake pudding mix for about 2 minutes until thickened.
  5. Combine the pudding mixture with the cream cheese mixture until well incorporated.
  6. Fold in the thawed whipped topping using a rubber spatula.
  7. Prepare the fruit by slicing strawberries and bananas.
Assembly and Serving
  1. Fold the sliced strawberries, banana rounds, and mini marshmallows into the cheesecake mixture gently.
  2. Cover the bowl and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably longer.
  3. Before serving, sprinkle crushed graham crackers on top.
  4. Serve cold, garnished with extra fruit if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days, but best enjoyed within the first 24 hours. Can add variations such as blueberries or chocolate chips for different flavors.