Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad
This Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad is a delightful blend of creamy cheesecake flavors with tropical fruits and nuts.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
For the Base
- 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped cream or Cool Whip thawed
For the Mix-ins
- 1 cup crushed pineapple well drained
- 1 cup shredded coconut toasted if desired
- ½ cup chopped macadamia nuts
Optional Add-ins
- Mandarin orange segments optional
- Fresh strawberries halved, optional
- Kiwi slices optional
- Maraschino cherries optional
- Fresh mint for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in the whipped cream until well combined. Then add the crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, and macadamia nuts. Mix gently.
- Add optional add-ins like mandarin orange segments, strawberries, kiwi, and cherries if desired.
- Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh mint.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite fruits and nuts.