Description

Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad is a tropical twist on a classic fruit salad, combining creamy cheesecake flavor with juicy fruits like pineapple, mandarin oranges, and strawberries. It’s light, fluffy, and perfect for potlucks, picnics, or summer BBQs—ready in minutes and always a crowd favorite!

Ingredients

1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 (3.4 oz) box instant cheesecake pudding mix (dry)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 (20 oz) can pineapple tidbits, drained
1 (15 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 cup halved red grapes
1-2 sliced bananas (optional)
1 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
Fresh chopped mint, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Make the cheesecake base: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add pudding mix, powdered sugar, and heavy cream. Beat until light and fluffy.
Fold in fruit: Gently fold in drained pineapple, mandarin oranges, strawberries, grapes, and bananas (if using). Add marshmallows if desired.

Chill and serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with fresh mint if desired.

Notes

Add bananas right before serving to avoid browning.
You can swap in other fruits like kiwi or blueberries depending on what you have on hand.

For a lighter version, use whipped topping or Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream.