Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Salad 🇺🇸 – A Festive, Creamy Summer Favorite

Looking for the ultimate crowd-pleasing dessert for your next patriotic party or summer potluck? This Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Salad is as beautiful as it is delicious! Loaded with fresh berries and folded into a sweet, tangy cheesecake mixture, it’s the perfect combination of fruit salad and dessert indulgence.

With only a few ingredients and zero baking required, this cool, creamy salad is ready in just minutes—and it’s guaranteed to be the first bowl scraped clean at your celebration. Let’s whip it up!

Ingredients 🛒

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3.4 ounces instant cheesecake pudding mix (unprepared)
1 cup liquid French vanilla coffee creamer
1 cup strawberries, sliced
1 cup blueberries
1 cup mini marshmallows (optional, for added fluffiness)
1 cup whipped topping or Cool Whip (optional, for extra creaminess)

Instructions 👩‍🍳

Beat the cream cheese: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Add pudding mix & creamer: Sprinkle in the dry cheesecake pudding mix. Slowly add the French vanilla creamer while continuing to beat until the mixture is thick, smooth, and lump-free.
Fold in the extras: Gently fold in strawberries, blueberries, and mini marshmallows (if using). You can also fold in whipped topping at this stage for an extra light and fluffy texture.
Chill: Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld and the mixture set.
Serve: Spoon into a serving bowl and garnish with extra berries on top for a festive red, white, and blue finish.

Quick Recipe Info

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6–8
Calories: ~280 per serving (depending on mix-ins)

Why You’ll Love It ❤️

No-bake dessert: Comes together with zero oven time—perfect for hot days!
Customizable: Use raspberries, blackberries, or bananas for variety.
Crowd favorite: A sweet twist on fruit salad that everyone will love.
Perfect for holidays: Ideal for July 4th, Memorial Day, or Labor Day picnics.

FAQs

Can I use a different creamer flavor? Yes! French vanilla adds great sweetness, but caramel or white chocolate flavors also work well.

Can I make this ahead of time? Yes, but for best texture, prepare it no more than 24 hours in advance. Stir gently before serving.

Can I use homemade whipped cream? Absolutely! Just make sure it’s whipped to stiff peaks for best texture.

What fruits can I substitute? Try raspberries, blackberries, or even pitted cherries for other red/blue fruits.

Is this salad keto-friendly or low carb? Not as written, but you could substitute sugar-free pudding, low-carb sweetener, and use berries sparingly for a lower-carb version.

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Conclusion: Creamy, Colorful, and Crowd-Pleasing 🇺🇸

This Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Salad is the ultimate sweet treat for patriotic holidays and summer celebrations. With its creamy cheesecake base, fresh berries, and no-bake ease, it checks every box for a fun, flavorful dessert. Serve it chilled and watch it disappear fast—it’s that good!

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Red White and Blue Cheesecake Salad