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    Lazy Berry Cheesecake Salad Recipe

    By Lisa MarcAurele · Oct 18, 2022 · 67 Comments

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    A simple berry cheesecake salad is perfect for sharing over summer. It's a quick and easy fruit salad that takes only a couple minutes of prep time.

    berry cheesecake salad in glass dessert dishes.
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    I was looking for an easy low-carb dessert to make for the 4th of July. Rather than make the mascarpone mousse recipe, I figured I'd try something new this year.

    I've always enjoyed my mother's Filipino fruit salad recipe. But I didn't want to take the time to make my own keto condensed milk.

    So I came up with this berry cheesecake salad recipe. I used fresh berries and heavy cream instead of a homemade condensed milk. It's the perfect summer salad!

    Ingredients

    The great thing about the recipe is that you only need four basic ingredients: cream cheese, sweetener, cream, and fruit.

    ingredients for berry cheesecake salad recipe.

    I like to use a blend of pure monk fruit and stevia. But if you prefer a one-for-one sugar substitute, you can just use about a half cup of granular sweetener.

    To keep the salad low-carb, I use keto-friendly fruit. But you can add in any fresh fruit you like. It doesn't have to be all berries.

    Instructions

    To make this simple cheesecake fruit salad, all you have to do is beat cream cheese with low carb sweetener(s) and heavy cream. Then you just fold in your keto friendly berries.

    Prepare the Cheesecake Mixture

    The first step is to whip the cream cheese in a large bowl. It will need to be brought to room temperature so it whips up easily when beaten with an electric mixer.

    After the cheese is light and fluffy, the sweetener and heavy whipping cream are whipped in with the mixer until the mixture is thick and creamy.

    sweet cream cheese mixture in large clear bowl.

    Add the Fruit

    If using larger fruit like strawberries, cut them up into smaller pieces before adding to the mixing bowl. Although you can use whole strawberries, I find it's easier to eat if you dice them up into smaller pieces.

    chopped strawberries added to the cream cheese mixture.

    Small berries like blueberries are fine to add in whole.

    blueberries added to bowl.

    A mix of raspberries and blackberries give a nice mix of added color.

    mixed berries for cheesecake salad.

    Once all the delicious berries have have been added to the bowl, just fold them in gently with a rubber spatula.

    cheesecake fruit salad in large clear bowl.

    Quick Tips

    • Keep it low-carb. When making a keto fruit salad, you'll want to use fruits that are the lowest in carbs.
    • Add coconut. Unsweetened dried coconut is a nice addition to the salad to change up the taste.
    • Fold gently. To prevent smashing the fruit, you need to gently fold them into the creamy cheesecake mixture.
    • Use condensed milk. If you have some low-carb sweetened condensed milk on hand, you can use that instead of the heavy cream and sweeteners.

    Serving Suggestions

    You'll get about 12 cups from the summer berry cheesecake salad recipe. It's a good size to share with a large group of friends and family. You can always cut the recipe in half if you want a smaller amount.

    Using red and blue berries makes it a festive red, white, and blue dessert for the 4th of July when combined with the white sweetened cream cheese sauce. But it's such an easy recipe that you'll want to make this fruit salad all summer long.

    This berry salad goes perfect with other summer favorites like grilled chicken kebabs and strawberry limeade.

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    FAQs

    Before getting to the fruit salad recipe, I wanted to go over some frequently asked questions.

    What is cheesecake salad?

    It's a salad with a creamy cheesecake fluff base that mixes in small pieces of fruit.

    How long is cheesecake salad good for?

    Generally, the salad is good for up to four days in the fridge when stored in an airtight container.

    What is the difference between this salad and ambrosia?

    Cheesecake salad is a dessert dish made with cream cheese, whipped cream, and various fruits or other ingredients. Ambrosia is a type of fruit salad typically made with mandarin oranges, pineapple, coconut, and maraschino cherries.

    Related Recipes

    Looking for more keto no-bake desserts like this simple berry cheesecake salad? Here's a few more to try:

    • Keto key lime cheesecake is a fun treat you can layer in jars.
    • Cream cheese truffles are quick and easy to make for last minute treats.
    • No-bake keto cheesecake takes little time to make and looks stunning.
    • Strawberry mousse pie comes together quickly and sets in the refrigerator.
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    Recipe

    berry cheesecake salad in glass dessert dishes.

    Berry Cheesecake Salad

    4.95 from 34 votes
    This simple berry salad is perfect for summer picnics. It's a quick and easy fruit salad that can be made in just a few short minutes!
    Prep Time:10 mins
    Total Time:10 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
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    Servings: 23 people
    Calories: 134

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    Ingredients

    • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
    • ½ teaspoon monk fruit concentrated powder
    • ¼ teaspoon stevia concentrated powder
    • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
    • 16 ounces strawberries cut into bite sized pieces
    • 14 ounces blueberries about 4 cups
    • 12 ounces blackberries about 2 cups
    • 6 ounces raspberries about 1 cup
    • 2-3 teaspoons vanilla extract optional
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Beat cream cheese with electric mixer until smooth.
    • Add in monk fruit, stevia, heavy whipping cream, and vanilla extract (if using). Beat with electric mixer until thick and creamy. If too thick, a little extra cream can be added.
    • Fold in fresh berries. Store in fridge or serve immediately.

    Notes

    A total of about ½ cup sugar equivalent is needed in the recipe. Therefore, about ½ cup of Swerve or Splenda can be used instead of the monk fruit and stevia blend if desired.
    Makes about 11.5 cups

    Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 134 | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 24.8mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.4mg

    Additional Info

    Net Carbs: 6 g | % Carbs: 18.3 % | % Protein: 6.1 % | % Fat: 75.6 % | SmartPoints: 6
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    Notes on Nutritional Information

    Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

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    First published on July 10, 2017. Updated on May 14, 2022, with new images and additional recipe information.

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    1. Melanie

      July 14, 2022 at 6:40 pm

      5 stars
      This is sooooo good and soooooo easy. Threw everything in the food processor which made it even easier. I added a little extra vanilla.

      Reply
    2. Sharon

      July 02, 2022 at 12:10 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this for the upcoming holiday party! It's wonderful! Colorful, patriotic, and yummy! Thank you so much for all of your talented help and amazing recipes!

      Reply
    3. Laura

      June 29, 2022 at 6:53 pm

      Do you have an idea of how to make this dairy free?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        June 30, 2022 at 10:47 am

        You can try coconut cream and a dairy-free cream cheese alternative like the one made by Kite Hill.

        Reply
      • Cynthia

        July 26, 2022 at 4:50 pm

        5 stars
        Super easy & delish. It's good with other fruits as well but of course the carbs are different.

        Reply
    4. Laura

      June 20, 2022 at 7:55 am

      5 stars
      Great and easy recipe! however, I noticed your recipe card does not list the vanilla extract, but a picture above shows vanilla extract. How much VE do you recommend? I tasted it without and decided it did need some, so I whipped in a teaspoon at first but after tasting I added another teaspoon and it was perfect! This recipe makes a nice sized batch, too; I make it on Sunday and it lasts Monday - Thursday for me and my hubby.

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        June 20, 2022 at 12:52 pm

        Thanks for pointing that out! I would add 2-3 teaspoons of vanilla extract, or to taste.

        Reply
    5. April

      May 29, 2022 at 1:22 pm

      5 stars
      I've made this a couple of times and it looks like it will be a popular summer addition! I made some for a family get together and didn't tell people it was low-ish carb. All I had was frozen fruit, but I just told everyone it was a frozen fruit salad. Didn't mention the cream cheese because my brother-in-law thinks he doesn't like it. LOL. Let it thaw a little in the fridge, but not too much or it gets runny when using the frozen fruit. I still ate the leftovers the next day anyway!
      I have some of the cream mix in the refrigerator now, and some mixed fruit in the freezer. I mix up 1 or 2 servings for myself for a treat. I used the canned table cream (which I found on sale, so have some stocked up) and I really liked the taste.
      Thank you for sharing the recipe.

      Reply
    6. Nancy

      May 25, 2022 at 3:51 pm

      How long will this stay good for in Tupperware? Thanks! Excited to make it!

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        May 25, 2022 at 7:13 pm

        It should be good for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

        Reply
    7. April

      May 09, 2022 at 4:27 pm

      I find that the Nestle Crema tastes a lot like condensed milk, and would probably be a decent substitute with a little of your favorite sweetener added.

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        May 10, 2022 at 11:12 am

        Yes! I have used the canned table cream as a substitute for condensed milk and it works pretty well.

        Reply
    8. Nikki

      January 09, 2022 at 6:58 pm

      5 stars
      My entire family really enjoyed this as part of our holiday spread. Thank you.

      Reply
    9. Linda H.

      July 05, 2021 at 4:14 pm

      5 stars
      Made the cheesecake salad for the 4th. I added the zest of one large lemon and it added so much flavor. A family member who isn’t Carb conscious doesn’t care for berries so I added chopped apple pie filling to his instead. It was delicious!!!!

      Reply
    10. Helene Bahnman

      July 04, 2021 at 2:21 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for a another great keto recipe.Made this today. I used Serve Confectioners sugar as I did not have the 2 sugars called for in the recipe. I subbed a few cherries for the blackberries because that is what I had. Omitted the raspberries as I did not have any on hand, so added more blueberries and strawberries.

      Reply
    11. Kimm

      June 12, 2021 at 8:44 pm

      I think you need to use fresh not frozen, fruit. I used frozen and after the cream cheese thawed out, it was nothing but a big soupy mess. Plus
      it didn’t have nearly enough sweetener. I used swerve confectioners and I must have used a total of 1/4 cup. Way too much cream cheese flavor. To save it I’m going to try to put it in muffin cups and freeze it. Maybe that will help.
      Not sure I’ll make this again.

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        June 13, 2021 at 9:45 am

        Frozen fruit is not recommended for this recipe.

        Reply
        • John potts

          May 15, 2022 at 6:43 pm

          It’s not sweet at all if you follow recipe.

    12. Cheryl

      May 21, 2021 at 2:52 pm

      I use this recipe, minus the fruit, for frosting cakes. If not keto I use real sugar. People love it. If it’s cold I can even pipe borders. I use fruit in the cake and between layers and piled on top. Now I can make this for me as a dessert! Thanks for all the wonderful recipes!

      Reply
    13. Kelly

      May 19, 2021 at 1:23 pm

      Lisa your measurement for the Monkfruit in the actual ingredient list is listed as tsp. Instead of Cups.

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        May 19, 2021 at 1:58 pm

        That's because I'm using the pure form of the sweetener and not a blend with erythritol (or similar). See the recipe notes for using a one-for-one sugar substitute monkfruit blend.

        Reply
    14. Linda

      May 04, 2021 at 1:57 pm

      5 stars
      Love your desserts!

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        May 04, 2021 at 2:38 pm

        I'm glad you are enjoying the low-carb desserts!

        Reply
    15. Tara

      April 20, 2021 at 10:17 am

      I’m confused. The recipe says 1/2t of one sweetener and 1/4t of the other. But in the comments after the recipe, you say there is equivalent to a 1/CUP of sugar. Where does that come from?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        April 20, 2021 at 6:39 pm

        Yes. The equivalent granular sweetener would be much more, about a cup or to taste. The recipe uses pure concentrated sweeteners, not the bulk powders that are equivalent to sugar.

        Reply
    16. Melody L.

      September 14, 2020 at 2:52 pm

      4 stars
      This is really good, I cut the recipe in half and I used Swerve confectioners and added about 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

      Reply
    17. Margaret Montoya-DeLaO

      August 01, 2020 at 2:53 pm

      I made this and used confectioner sweetener and stevia liquid with some vanilla sweetener (ALL SUGAR FREE OF COURSE) and it came out great!

      Reply
      • Kari @ Keep it Simple DIY

        June 19, 2022 at 11:32 pm

        This looks delicious! I've been wanting to make a cheesecake recently, even bought the pan for the instant pot. I haven't gotten around to it yet though because it seems like a hassle. This recipe though, looks like the perfect way to get a 'cheesecake' without all the fuss. Thanks!

        Reply
    18. Carol

      July 05, 2020 at 2:42 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Lisa - stumbled across your 4th of July Cheese Cake Berry Salad and decided to make it yesterday and take to the neighbors. It was a HUGE HIT. Although I need to make it a little sweeter next time. I did have some Monk fruit but I used liquid Stevia and don't think I used enough. I also just used regular whipping cream instead of heavy and it came out fine. I sprinkled some chopped walnuts across the top and that just added to your YUM! Thank you! Trying to drop a few pounds and will check out your website further!

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        July 05, 2020 at 7:26 pm

        I'm glad the low-carb treat was a hit! The addition of nuts on top is a great idea. Thanks for sharing!

        Reply
      • Ruth

        July 07, 2022 at 2:44 pm

        Can I use Cool Whip instead of heavy cream

        Reply
        • Lisa MarcAurele

          July 08, 2022 at 11:48 am

          You can use cool whip instead of the whipped cream.

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