Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad has fresh strawberries and bananas mingling with creamy cheesecake filling. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or just a sweet treat at home on a lazy afternoon.
This is one of those easy recipes that we love! Between the fresh strawberries and sweet bananas, this is such a wonderful summer recipe! It would be a huge hit at a summer bbq, church potluck, or at a July 4th party.
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Try some of our other favorites: Copycat Panera Mac and Cheese, Pizza Pasta Salad, Zucchini Banana Chocolate Chip Bread, or Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad.
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Ingredients for Creamy Strawberry Banana Salad
- sliced strawberries
- sliced ripe bananas
- cream cheese
- granulated sugar
- cheesecake pudding
- vanilla yogurt, strawberry yogurt, or strawberry banana yogurt
- lemon juice
- whipped topping
FAQs
You'll need fresh strawberries, ripe bananas, cream cheese, whipped topping (like Cool Whip), granulated sugar, lemon juice, yogurt, and instant cheesecake pudding mix.
Yes, you can prepare the cheesecake filling and slice the fruit ahead of time, but it's best to assemble the salad shortly before serving to keep the fruit fresh.
Yes, it's best served chilled. You can refrigerate it for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Store in an airtight container or covered tightly with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.
Top Tips
- Chill the cheesecake salad in the refrigerator before serving to enhance the flavors and texture.
- If you're making the salad ahead of time, toss the banana slices in a bit of lemon juice to prevent them from browning.
- Taste the cheesecake filling before adding granulated sugar, as the sweetness of the fruit can vary. Adjust the amount of sugar according to your preference.
- For extra crunch or flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or graham cracker crumbs to the salad.
How to make Banana Strawberry Cheesecake Salad
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese, yogurt, granulated sugar, and cheesecake pudding until smooth and creamy. Adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more or less sugar if desired.
- Fold in whipped topping. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Wash the strawberries, hull them, and slice into bite-sized pieces. Peel the bananas and slice them into rounds. Place into a medium bowl with 2 tablespoon lemon juice.
- Fold fruit gently into the cheesecake mixture. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Just before serving, sprinkle graham cracker crumbs on top, if using. Enjoy!
Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups yogurt (strawberry, vanilla, or strawberry banana)
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant cheesecake pudding
- 8 oz whipped topping
- 2-3 cups strawberries, sliced
- 2-3 cups bananas, sliced
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese, yogurt, granulated sugar, and cheesecake pudding until smooth and creamy. Adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more or less sugar if desired.
- Fold in whipped topping. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Wash the strawberries, hull them, and slice into bite-sized pieces. Peel the bananas and slice them into rounds. Place into a medium bowl with 2 tablespoon lemon juice.
- Fold fruit gently into the cheesecake mixture. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Just before serving, sprinkle graham cracker crumbs on top, if using. Enjoy!
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