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Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad Recipe

4.9 from 106 reviews

This Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad is a refreshing and creamy fruit dessert that combines a tropical medley of strawberries, mandarin oranges, pineapple, kiwi, and mango with a smooth cheesecake-flavored dressing. Perfectly chilled and easy to prepare, it’s a vibrant and delicious dish ideal for gatherings or as a sweet treat anytime.

Ingredients

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Fruit

  • 1 lb strawberries, washed, tops removed, and quartered
  • 11 oz mandarin oranges, drained
  • 20 oz pineapple chunks, drained
  • 5 kiwi fruits, peeled, sliced, and halved
  • 2 mangoes, cubed

Dressing

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3.4 oz instant cheesecake flavored pudding mix
  • 1 cup French vanilla coffee creamer

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Fruit: Add all the washed and prepared fruits—strawberries, mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, kiwi, and mango—into a large mixing bowl and mix them well to combine. Set this fruity mixture aside.
  2. Mix Cream Cheese: In a separate bowl, place the softened cream cheese and beat it thoroughly until smooth and creamy using a hand mixer or whisk.
  3. Add Pudding and Creamer: To the cream cheese, add the instant cheesecake flavored pudding mix and French vanilla coffee creamer. Begin beating on low speed to incorporate the ingredients, then increase to medium-high speed and beat until the dressing is entirely smooth and fluffy.
  4. Combine Dressing with Fruit: Pour the creamy cheesecake dressing over the prepared fruit mixture. Gently mix everything to ensure the fruit is evenly coated with the dressing.
  5. Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for at least 4 hours. This chilling step allows the flavors to meld and the dressing to set, giving the salad a luscious, creamy texture before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, soften the cream cheese beforehand by leaving it at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  • Use canned fruits well drained to avoid a watery salad.
  • You can substitute French vanilla coffee creamer with heavy cream or half-and-half for a different flavor profile.
  • Chilling overnight can improve flavor integration further.
  • This salad can be prepared a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.

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