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Millionaire Cheesecake Salad

Millionaire Cheesecake Salad That Will Wow Your Guests

Discover the delightful Millionaire Cheesecake Salad, a no-bake dessert bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Fruit Mixture
  • 40 ounces Pineapple Chunks Ensure to drain thoroughly before use.
  • 20 ounces Maraschino Cherries Cut in half for easier mixing.
  • 10 ounces Mini Marshmallows Consider using larger marshmallows if mini are unavailable.
  • 3 cups Sweetened Flaked Coconut Unsweetened coconut can be used for a less sweet option.
  • 12 ounces Chopped Pecans Substituting with walnuts or almonds is acceptable.
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Make sure it's softened for easy blending.
  • 3.4 ounces Instant Cheesecake Flavored Pudding A vanilla pudding mix can be an alternative.
  • 1 cup French Vanilla Creamer Heavy cream can be substituted with added powdered sugar and vanilla extract.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to whip 8 ounces of softened cream cheese for about 2-3 minutes until it becomes smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually sprinkle in the 3.4 ounces of instant cheesecake-flavored pudding mix while continuing to mix on low speed.
  3. Slowly mix in 1 cup of French vanilla creamer, one tablespoon at a time.
  4. In a large bowl, add 40 ounces of drained pineapple chunks, 20 ounces of halved maraschino cherries, 10 ounces of mini marshmallows, 3 cups of sweetened flaked coconut, and 12 ounces of chopped pecans.
  5. Carefully pour the creamy cheesecake mixture over the fruit combination.
  6. Transfer your assembled Millionaire Cheesecake Salad to a large serving bowl or individual dessert cups. Cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal flavor melding, prepare the salad a few hours ahead of serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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