If you’re looking for an easy no bake dessert for summer (or really any season), fluff salads are an easy solution! For many people, they also make great cookout or holiday side dishes. This Berry Cheesecake Fluff recipe is packed full of fresh berry flavor and cheesecake marshmallow fluff!
What is a Fluff Salad?
Fluff salad is an easy dessert salad that’s made with whipped topping, pudding or jello mix, fruit, and mix-ins such as mini marshmallows, nuts, and shredded coconut. Some popular types of fluff salads are this Green Fluff Salad, mandarin orange fluff, pineapple coconut fluff, and strawberry fluff.
Ingredients
Berry cheesecake fluff uses simple ingredients. They’re all very common and you should have no trouble finding them when you’re shopping.
- Cheesecake pudding mix
- Milk
- Cream cheese
- Frozen whipped topping (Cool Whip)
- Mini marshmallows
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
Full measurements for each ingredient can be found in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Equipment
You’ll also need a few things from the kitchen to make this easy strawberry fluff:
- Chef’s knife
- Whisk
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Silicone spatula
- Measuring cups
- Serving bowl
Step By Step Instructions
This recipe makes 6 servings. It takes 10-15 minutes of prep time and 1 hour of chill time.
Step 1. Thaw the whipped topping and let the cream cheese soften at room temperature. Wash the fruit and chop the strawberries.
Step 2. Combine the milk and instant pudding mix together and whisk out any lumps. Let sit for 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Step 3. Use the electric hand mixer to beat the softened cream cheese into the pudding until smooth.
Step 4. Gently fold in the whipped topping to keep it light and fluffy.
Step 5. Add the mini marshmallows, strawberries, and blueberries and stir gently to mix.
Step 6. Cover the bowl and chill in the fridge for at least one hour before serving. Top with extra blueberries and strawberries.
Leftovers & Storage
You can cover any leftover fluff salad with plastic wrap (or put it in an airtight container) and keep it up in the refrigerator for up to three days. When serving leftovers, gently stir the fluff before serving again.
Why I Love Cheesecake Fluff Salad
- This recipe is as simple as they come! There’s no baking this cheesecake fruit salad which means you don’t have to heat up the kitchen and it’s also a super kid-friendly recipe if you’re looking to get the kids helping in the kitchen.
- This berries and cream cheese dessert is made with common ingredients instant pudding mix, cream cheese, Cool Whip, strawberries, blueberries, and mini marshmallows. They’re all easy to find at any grocery store.
- Since it only takes minutes to make this recipe, it’s perfect for potlucks, family get-togethers, picnics, or those nights when you want an easy dessert. It works great whether you’re feeding a crowd or just want something sweet after dinner.
- It’s a perfect recipe for summer BBQs and patriotic holidays like Memorial Day and the 4th of July.
Can I Make This Dessert Salad Ahead of Time?
Yes, this is an easy make ahead dessert recipe! I recommend you chill it for at least one hour but you can also make it the night before and chill until you’re ready to serve.
Variations
There are easy variations that you can make of this cheesecake fluff recipe:
- Cherry cheesecake fluff – use fresh cherries instead of the other berries
- Strawberry cheesecake fluff – you can use only strawberries if you prefer that flavor and color
- Blackberries and raspberries also work great in this recipe!
Tips & Tricks
- Make sure that your whipped topping is thawed so that it will mix in smoothly and you’ll get the fluffy texture. Be sure to use Cool Whip and not just whipped cream. They have different textures and ithe texture won’t be quite right if you don’t use whipped topping.
- You can use sugar-free Cool Whip and sugar free pudding mix to reduce the amount of sugar in this recipe.
- I prefer to use fresh berries but you can also substitute frozen strawberries and frozen blueberries for the fresh ones. Just be sure to thaw them and pat them dry before incorporating into the cheesecake fruit salad.
- You can also add more texture and crunch to this recipe by adding chopped nuts like pecans, walnuts, and almonds. Other mix-ins that work well are coconut flakes and chcocolate chips. Try topping it with crumbled graham crackers if you want even more of a cheesecake taste.
- If you don’t like cheesecake pudding, you can also substitute instant vanilla pudding mix in this fluff with cream cheese. The cream cheese will still give it some cheesecake flavor vibes.
More Fluff Salad Recipes
- Ambrosia Fruit Salad
- Strawberry Fluff Salad
- Banana Split Fluff
- Orange Fluff Salad
- Pistachio Fluff
- Pineapple Fluff Salad
- Cool Whip Fruit Salad
Ingredients
- 1 3.4 ounce package cheesecake pudding mix
- ⅓ cup milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 8 ounces frozen whipped topping thawed
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 16 ounces fresh strawberries chopped
- 1 pint fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Thaw the whipped topping and let the cream cheese soften at room temperature. Wash the fruit and chop the strawberries.
- Beat together the cheesecake pudding mix, milk, and cream cheese until smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping.
- Add the mini marshmallows, strawberries, and blueberries and stir to mix.
- Cover and chill for at least one hour before serving. Top with extra strawberries and blueberries before serving.
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