Description
A creamy, sweet, and fruity dessert salad made with strawberries, bananas, and a cheesecake-flavored dressing. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a refreshing summer treat.
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant cheesecake pudding mix
- 1 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 3 bananas, sliced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the cheesecake pudding mix and vanilla yogurt; mix until well combined.
- Fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, toss the banana slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Gently fold the strawberries and bananas into the cheesecake mixture.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Best served the same day to maintain freshness of the fruit.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for a protein boost.
- Use firm bananas to avoid mushiness.