Description
Transport your taste buds to the tropics with this refreshing Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad! Bursting with vibrant fruits like pineapple, strawberries, and blueberries, this easy-to-make dish features a creamy cheesecake dressing that harmonizes perfectly with crunchy nuts. Ideal for summer barbecues or casual gatherings, it promises to be a crowd-pleaser that brightens any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh pineapple (diced)
- 1 cup strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
- Wash and dry all fruits thoroughly. Dice the pineapple and slice strawberries. Leave blueberries whole.
- In a large bowl, blend softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until creamy.
- Gently fold the chopped fruits into the cheesecake dressing until coated without mashing the berries.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts over the top just before serving for added crunch.
- Transfer to a serving bowl or individual cups and enjoy immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg