Description
Tropical Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad brings island paradise to your dessert table with its creamy blend of sweet fruits and tangy cream cheese. Cool textures and refreshing flavors invite you to savor a delightful escape in each delectable spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Creamy Cheesecake Dressing:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (64 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) heavy whipping cream (or milk, to thin if needed)
Fruits:
- 1 ½ cups (225 grams) fresh pineapple, cut into chunks
- 1 ½ cups (225 grams) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup (150 grams) fresh blueberries
- 1 cup (150 grams) fresh grapes, halved
- 1 can (15 ounces or 425 grams) mandarin oranges, drained
- 2 bananas, sliced
Garnish (Optional):
- ¼ cup (25 grams) shredded coconut
- ¼ cup (30 grams) chopped macadamia nuts
Instructions
- Thoroughly whip the cream cheese in a spacious mixing vessel until it achieves a silky, uniform texture with no visible lumps.
- Incorporate powdered sugar and pure vanilla extract, blending meticulously until the mixture becomes perfectly integrated and glossy.
- Slowly stream in heavy whipping cream, gently folding and whisking to create a luxuriously smooth, pourable consistency that cascades effortlessly when lifted.
- Dice fresh pineapple into precise, bite-sized cubes, ensuring uniform pieces that will distribute evenly throughout the creamy base.
- Slice mandarin oranges into delicate segments, carefully removing any stringy membranes to maintain a clean, bright flavor profile.
- Gently fold the tropical fruit pieces into the cream cheese mixture, using a soft spatula to prevent crushing the delicate fruit segments.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut across the surface, creating a light, tropical garnish that adds textural contrast and enhances the Hawaiian-inspired theme.
- Chill the salad thoroughly in the refrigerator for at least one hour, allowing the flavors to meld and the mixture to set into a refreshing, creamy dessert.
- Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir to redistribute the fruit and ensure each spoonful captures the perfect balance of creamy and fruity elements.
Notes
- Softening cream cheese at room temperature ensures a smooth, lump-free mixture that blends effortlessly.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for a richer, more indulgent texture that holds its creamy consistency perfectly.
- Chill the salad before serving to allow flavors to meld and create a refreshing, firm dessert that’s easy to scoop.
- Swap heavy cream with coconut milk for a tropical twist that enhances the Hawaiian-inspired flavor profile and adds a delightful lightness to the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg