Description
Millionaire Cheesecake Salad: An Incredible 5-Layer Recipe
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- ¼ cup crushed graham crackers (for topping)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated.
- In a large serving bowl or trifle dish, start layering your ingredients. Begin with a layer of the cheesecake mixture.
- Add a layer of sliced strawberries on top of the cheesecake mixture.
- Follow with a layer of blueberries and banana slices.
- Sprinkle a layer of mini marshmallows and chopped pecans or walnuts over the fruit layer.
- Continue to alternate layers of the cheesecake mixture and the fruit mixture until all ingredients are used.
- Top the final layer with crushed graham crackers.
- Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours.
- Once chilled, give the salad a gentle stir and serve in individual bowls or cups.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese and reduced sugar.
- Feel free to substitute with other fruits based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg