Description
Creamy Hawaiian cheesecake salad blends tropical fruits with smooth cream cheese in a refreshing dessert. Sweet pineapple, mandarin oranges, and marshmallows create a delightful mix you will crave after each satisfying spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (225 grams) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 ½ cups (225 grams) fresh pineapple, cut into chunks
- 1 cup (150 grams) fresh blueberries
- 1 cup (150 grams) fresh grapes, halved
- 2 bananas, sliced
- 1 can (15 oz or 425 grams) mandarin oranges, drained
- 8 oz (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (64 grams) powdered sugar
- ¼ cup (60 mL) heavy whipping cream (or milk, to thin if needed)
- 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (25 grams) shredded coconut
- ¼ cup (30 grams) chopped macadamia nuts
Instructions
- Whip Cream Cheese: Blend cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth and lump-free, creating a silky foundation for the tropical dessert.
- Sweeten and Flavor: Blend powdered sugar and vanilla extract into the cream cheese, whisking until the mixture becomes glossy and fully incorporated.
- Cream Integration: Gently stream heavy whipping cream into the mixture, folding and whisking to create a luxurious, light consistency that flows smoothly.
- Prepare Fruits: Precisely dice pineapple and slice mandarin oranges, removing membranes to ensure clean, bright fruit pieces that will complement the creamy base.
- Combine and Garnish: Delicately fold fruit pieces into the cream mixture, then sprinkle shredded coconut across the top to add tropical texture and visual appeal.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld, then give a gentle stir before serving to redistribute the fruit and ensure a perfect balance of creamy and fruity elements.
Notes
- Cream Cheese Consistency: Whip cream cheese at room temperature to achieve a smooth, lump-free base, ensuring a silky texture that blends perfectly with other ingredients.
- Folding Technique: Use a gentle folding motion when incorporating fruits to prevent breaking delicate orange and pineapple segments, maintaining their structural integrity and vibrant appearance.
- Chilling Strategy: Refrigerate the salad for at least one hour before serving, allowing flavors to meld and creating a refreshing, cohesive dessert with enhanced taste profile.
- Coconut Variation: Experiment with toasted coconut for added depth and crunch, or swap with alternative toppings like sliced almonds for different dietary preferences or texture variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg