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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff Salad

    Published: May 7, 2022 · Modified: Jul 8, 2022 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    This strawberry cheesecake fluff salad is a rich, creamy, sweet, and tangy dessert that's perfect for summer. It's loaded with fresh strawberries!

    Closeup photo of Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff Salad topped with diced fresh strawberries and mint. The salad is served in a round white bowl. The bowl is resting on a wooden cutting board.

    Cheesecake fluff is one of my favorite desserts for the summer. It's so cool and refreshing. I made it even more summery with the addition of these sliced strawberries.

    Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff Salad

    This was inspired by my other cheesecake fruit salad recipe on this site and pairs well with these amazing no bake pretzel cookies. Just dip them right in!

    Ingredients

    It only takes a handful of basic ingredients to make this recipe. You'll find them all easily at your local grocery store.

    • Softened cream cheese
    • Sugar
    • Vanilla
    • Cool Whip
    • Diced Strawberries

    See the recipe card at the end of the post for quantities.

    Instructions

    Making this recipe couldn't be easier. You'll be in and out of the kitchen in minutes.

    Step 1: Make the Cream Cheese Base

    Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla together in a large mixing bowl until creamy.

    Step 2: Finish the Fluff

    Fold in the Cool Whip, then add the strawberries and stir well. Enjoy!

    Hint: A spatula is your best bet for folding the Cool Whip into the cream cheese mixture.

    Closeup photo of a spoonful of Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff Salad. The salad is white in color and small chunks of fresh strawberries are mixed in. The spoon is held above a bowl of Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff Salad.

    Substitutions

    Don't have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this strawberry cheesecake fluff salad.

    • Homemade Whipped Cream - If you don't have Cool Whip or don't like it, just make your own.
    • Sugar-Free - Use monk fruit or stevia sweeteners for a sugar-free version.
    • Cool Whip - Use another flavor of cool whip
    • Cream Cheese - use your favorite flavored cream cheese

    Variations

    Want to personalize this strawberry cheesecake fluff salad recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.

    • Other Berries - Use your favorite berries in this fluff.
    • Other Fruits - You can use peaches, pineapple, bananas or even apples in this recipe.
    • Chocolate Chips - It's a wonderful addition if you're in the mood for a little chocolate with your strawberries too!

    If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this Jello Cool Whip pie or my grandma's fruit salad.

    Equipment

    You'll only need a few basic pieces of kitchen equipment to make this recipe.

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • Mixing bowl
    • Spoon
    • Spatula
    • Knife
    • Cutting board

    Storage

    You can store this fluff for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.

    Tips

    While this recipe is super easy to make, I do have a couple of tips to help you make it the best it can be.

    • Fully soften your cream cheese to get that great fluffy texture.
    • Be gentle when folding in your Cool Whip.
    • Be gentle when stirring in your strawberries.
    Closeup photo of Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff Salad topped with diced fresh strawberries and mint. The salad is served in a round white bowl, a spoon is impaled into the salad. The bowl is resting on a wooden cutting board.

    FAQ

    Do you have questions about strawberry cheesecake fluff? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about strawberry cheesecake fluff salad.

    What is a cheesecake salad?

    Cheesecake salad is basically fruit salad made with cream cheese.

    How long is this fluff good?

    It will last for up to 5 days in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.

    Can I freeze cheesecake fluff?

    I don't recommend it. The texture is never as good.

    More Cream Cheese Recipes

    Do you like cream cheese? Here are some recipes you may also like to try.

    • Cream Cheese Veggie Dip
    • Blueberry Sweet Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
    • Soft and Chewy Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies

    Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff Salad

    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    Closeup photo of Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff Salad topped with diced fresh strawberries and mint. The salad is served in a round white bowl, a spoon is impaled into the salad. The bowl is resting on a wooden cutting board.

    Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff Salad

    Strawberry cheesecake fluff salad is rich, creamy, and full of strawberries. It's a great dessert, especially during the summer months.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 117 kcal

    Equipment

    • Large mixing bowl
    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • spatula
    • Knife
    • spoon
    • cutting board

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 brick (8 oz) cream cheese softened
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 cup (8 oz) cool whip
    • 4 cups strawberries diced

    Instructions
     

    • Get out and measure your ingredients.
      Overhead photo of all the ingredients needed to make Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff Salad.
    • In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla together.
      Cream cheese, sugar and vanilla added to a large mixing bowl. The ingredients are to be mixed together.
    • Fold in Cool Whip.
      Cool whip added to the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla mixture in the large mixing bowl.
    • Add strawberries.
      Fresh chopped strawberries added to the large mixing bowl.
    • Stir until incorporated.
      Strawberries and cream gently mixed together using a spatula in a large mixing bowl.
    • Serve immediately with some extra diced strawberries and fresh mint, if desired.
    • Enjoy every bite!
      Closeup photo of a spoonful of Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff Salad. The salad is white in color and small chunks of fresh strawberries are mixed in. The spoon is held above a bowl of Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff Salad.

    Notes

    • Fully soften your cream cheese to get that great fluffy texture.
    • Be gentle when folding in your Cool Whip.
    • Be gentle when stirring in your strawberries.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 23mgPotassium: 143mgFiber: 2gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 62IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword strawberry cheesecake fluff, strawberry fluff
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