Description
Berry Cheesecake Salad is a luscious, creamy dessert salad packed with fresh berries and a tangy cheesecake flavor. Perfect for potlucks, summer gatherings, or as a quick sweet treat, this no-bake recipe comes together in just 10 minutes using cream cheese, whipped cream, and an abundance of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries. Naturally sweetened with monk fruit and stevia, it’s a lighter, low-carb option that doesn’t sacrifice flavor or indulgence.
Ingredients
For the Cheesecake Base
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2–3 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/4 cup monk fruit concentrated powder
- 1/4 cup stevia concentrated powder
For the Berry Mix
- 16 ounces strawberries, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 14 ounces blueberries (about 4 cups)
- 12 ounces blackberries (about 2 cups)
- 6 ounces raspberries (about 1 cup)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Base: Using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed to prevent lumps.
- Add Sweeteners and Whip: Add the monk fruit, stevia, heavy whipping cream, and vanilla extract (if using) to the cream cheese. Continue beating until the mixture becomes thick, creamy, and fluffy. If the mixture seems too thick, add a splash more cream and beat again until desired consistency is reached.
- Fold in the Berries: Gently fold in the strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries with a spatula, being careful not to crush the fruit so the salad stays light and colorful.
- Chill or Serve: Serve the salad immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving for a colder, set texture. Stir gently before serving if it’s been refrigerated.
Notes
- For extra flavor, substitute vanilla with almond extract or add lemon zest.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture.
- Mix and match your favorite berries, or use just one type if preferred.
- If your berries are extra juicy, gently pat them dry before folding in to prevent a watery salad.
- This recipe is best enjoyed the day it is made, as the berries can become soft over time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/23 of recipe)
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 48mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
