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Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad

Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad

A bright, creamy, and tropical fruit salad blending a rich cheesecake dressing with pineapple, mandarin oranges, and strawberries.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 oz whipped topping thawed
  • 20 oz canned pineapple chunks drained well and patted dry
  • 15 oz canned mandarin oranges drained well and patted dry
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Silicone Spatula

Method
 

  1. Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl using a hand mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes until perfectly smooth.
  2. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating for another minute until well combined. Scrape the sides of the bowl.
  3. Fold the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture gently using a silicone spatula to keep the mixture airy.
  4. Add the drained pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, sliced strawberries, marshmallows, and shredded coconut into the bowl.
  5. Stir very gently to coat all the fruit in the dressing. Cover the bowl tightly and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure canned fruits are drained and patted completely dry to prevent a watery dressing.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Do not freeze.