Description

A creamy and fruity dessert salad made with fresh strawberries, bananas, and a rich cheesecake filling. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a sweet treat.

Ingredients

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1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 (3.4 oz) package instant cheesecake pudding mix
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
3 bananas, sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice (to prevent bananas from browning)

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
Add the cheesecake pudding mix and powdered sugar, and mix until well combined.
Stir in the vanilla yogurt and mix until smooth and creamy.
Gently fold in the whipped topping until well blended.
In a separate bowl, toss the banana slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.
Gently fold in the strawberries and banana slices into the cheesecake mixture.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Use ripe but firm bananas to avoid mushiness.
Prepare shortly before serving to keep fruit fresh.
You can substitute Greek yogurt for added protein.
Optional: add mini marshmallows or crushed graham crackers for extra texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 240
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 30mg