Strawberry-Banana Cheesecake Salad

Our easy Strawberry-banana cheesecake salad from scratch is a fruit salad that goes above your ordinary fruit salad. There is much more flavor in this Strawberry-banana cheesecake salad recipe than the old-fashioned type many people grew up on.

When you combine cream cheese, yogurt, and cheesecake-flavored pudding, you have a dessert that is undeniably heaven-sent.

The dessert is so smooth and creamy, filled with chunks of real fruit and miniature marshmallows, and truly delectable. It is hard to stop placing spoonfuls in your mouth once you taste the creamy, fruity flavor.

This Strawberry-banana cheesecake salad is easy to make and easier to eat. This dessert will only take a few minutes of your time.

Best of all, it’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This dessert is a true crowd-pleaser. Loaded with fruit and a creamy and tasty base. It is easy to make, can feed a crowd, and tastes delicious.

This Strawberry-banana cheesecake salad can be made in advance and refrigerated until serving, so there is no need for last-minute heroics. Make this dessert the day before so you can relax before the big event.

The recipe makes a beautiful dish, especially if you add a second or third type of berry for another splash of flavor and color.

There is no need for baking Strawberry-banana cheesecake salad at home. This recipe does not require baking.

It’s an excellent recipe for a hot summer day because the Strawberry-banana cheesecake salad is refrigerated until use and provides a refreshing taste treat.

Few dessert recipes are easier to make. This one takes the cake. Cheesecake, that is.

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

Our recipe for homemade Strawberry-banana cheesecake salad dessert uses ingredients found in many refrigerators and that are readily available from any grocery store. The recipe calls for strawberries and bananas, but you can use other fruits in this recipe as well.

• Cream cheese softened
• Vanilla yogurt
• Cool whip, Thawed
• Cheesecake flavor instant pudding or pie filling mix
• Miniature marshmallows
• Strawberries, sliced
• Bananas, sliced
• Raspberries (optional)

Of course! You can add a variety of fruit if you would like. Virtually any berry will hit the spot. Raspberries, blackberries, oranges, and grapes are all great additions, and we sometimes include finely-ground nuts to add crunchiness and a bit more protein.

This fruit salad is versatile and can be customized the way you like it.

How to make Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad

Our old fashioned Strawberrybanana cheesecake salad recipe is as easy to make as it is to enjoy. Other than slicing some berries or other fruit, the preparation involved little more than mixing the ingredients.

Step 1. Grab a large bowl and stir in the Cream Cheese, Yogurt, Cheesecake Flavor Pudding, and Cool Whip. Mix for 1 minute to make sure everything is fully combined.

Step 2. Stir in your marshmallows, I recommend miniature marshmallows as they are easier to incorporate. They do have different flavors to choose from if you want to add another layer of flavor to this dish.

Step 3. Toss your sliced strawberries and bananas into the fluffy pudding mixture. Stir well to combine.

Garnish with additional fruit for appearance and added flavor.

Now ready to enjoy!

Tips for Success

To ensure the cream cheese mixes easily, be sure to remove it from the refrigerator in advance. Alternatively, consider using soft-spread cream cheese and allow it to warm up before mixing.

Check the instructions on the pudding box to ensure you have the ingredients necessary to make the pudding.

This recipe makes a visually attractive dish. Serving it in a glass bowl allows everyone to see the dish in all its glory, knowing they will enjoy chunks of fruit and the delicious cheesecake flavor.

Storage & Reheating

Place this Strawberrybanana cheesecake salad with frosting in an airtight container. You can store this sweet treat for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

I recommend against placing this salad in the freezer. There will be a distinct texture difference in the base of the salad, and bananas could change color upon thawing. Likewise, since this is a chilled salad, there is no need to heat or reheat it.

Serving Suggestions

I love serving this with any type of grilled meat. I take this on picnics when we have burgers and hot dogs. It goes great with chicken or meatloaf. Roasts and steaks are perfect with this dessert.

The fruity sweetness of the Strawberrybanana cheesecake salad deliciously complements the slightly burnt flavor of grilled meat and is a visually attractive addition to any table.

Notes

If you are looking for moist Strawberrybanana cheesecake salad ideas, this is the one for you. I receive compliments on the dessert whenever I share it at picnics or other summer events, and I seldom go home with leftovers.

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Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle: Create layers of delicious crumbled pieces of strawberry cheesecake topped with fresh sliced strawberries and whipped cream in a trifle dish. This is a very refreshing dessert, especially during the summer months.