Name: Cheesecake Fruit Salad for the Table
Yield: 8

Creamy Cheesecake Fruit Salad is loaded with fresh fruit and a rich cheesecake dressing. An straightforward side or dessert everyone loves!

author’s note

As A Utah Native, I Know My Fruit Salads!

I grew up in Utah, which means dessert salads were a regular thing at family gatherings. Raspberry fluff, frog eye salad, Watergate salad, grape salad. If it had whipped topping and showed up next to the dinner rolls, I was all in.

This Cheesecake Fruit Salad came from wanting something just as nostalgic but a little fresher and lighter. I loved the idea of a true cheesecake flavor without cream cheese blocks or baking. After testing different ratios of yogurt, pudding, and whipped topping, this version stuck. The dressing is smooth, fluffy, and actually tastes like cheesecake, not just sweet whipped cream.

All the ingredients in this recipe prepped out for straightforward assembly including the berries, vanilla, jell-o, and cool whip.

Cheesecake Fruit Salad Ingredients

Ingredient	Swaps & Tips
Vanilla Yogurt	Greek yogurt works too, but the dressing will be thicker
Cheesecake Pudding Mix	Vanilla pudding works for a milder flavor
Whipped Topping	from-scratch whipped cream works great
Fresh Berries	Use any berries you like or what’s in season

The yogurt and pudding being mixed together and then the cool whip being folded in for this cheesecake fruit salad.

How To Make Cheesecake Fruit Salad

Prep Fruits: Wash, dry, and cut the fruit. Place them in a large bowl.
Make Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the yogurt and pudding mix until smooth. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping.
Combine: Pour the dressing over the prepared fruits and toss gently.
Serve: Enjoy your creamy fruit salad immediately or refrigerate until serving. Best if consumed within 1-2 days.

The berries being mixed into the creamy dressing layer.

Variations

Switch It Up

Vanilla Version: Substitute vanilla pudding for cheesecake pudding in this creamy fruit salad.
As a Dip: Serve the dressing as a dip with fruits on the side.
Fruit Variations: Add any favorite fruits like red grapes, pineapple, raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries.
Lighter Option: Opt for sugar-free or reduced-fat whipped topping and sugar-free pudding mix (use two packets if sugar-free).

Storage

This cheesecake fruit salad can be made a few hours ahead and stored in the fridge until serving. For best results, enjoy it within one to two days. Stir gently before serving to freshen it up.