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Red, White and Blue Cheesecake Salad

Red, white and blue cheesecake salad is a no-bake dessert that folds fluffy cheesecake cream through fresh strawberries, blueberries, and mini marshmallows. Chill until creamy and set, then serve with a gentle stir for a sweet, fruity bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
chilling 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cream cheese base
  • 8 oz cream cheese Soften to room temperature for a smooth, fluffy texture.
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar Adjust as needed after tasting.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Use pure vanilla for best flavor.
  • 8 oz whipped topping Cool Whip, thawed.
Red, white, and blue fruit
  • 2 cup strawberries Hulled and quartered.
  • 2 cup blueberries Fresh berries recommended.
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows For a light, fluffy bite.
  • 1 cup raspberries Optional for extra red.

Method
 

Make the cheesecake cream
  1. Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until completely smooth and fluffy, scraping the sides as needed so there are no lumps or dry streaks.
  2. Fold in the whipped topping gently until fully incorporated and no streaks remain.
Fold in fruit and marshmallows
  1. Add the strawberries, blueberries, raspberries if using, and mini marshmallows, then fold carefully to avoid mashing the fruit and crushing the berries.
  2. Taste the mixture and add a touch more powdered sugar if needed to balance sweetness.
Chill and serve
  1. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set the cheesecake salad texture.
  2. After chilling, give a gentle stir, transfer to a serving bowl, and serve immediately.

Notes

Pro tip: soften the cream cheese fully before beating—lumps will stay even after folding in whipped topping. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days; stir gently again before serving. Freezing isn’t recommended because the fruit texture can change. If you want a lighter option, use reduced-fat whipped topping and keep the rest the same for a similar creamy consistency.