🥥🍍 Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad: A Tropical Dessert You’ll Dream About
If sunshine had a flavor, I’m convinced it would taste like this Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad.
Creamy, fruity, and bursting with tropical flavor, this no-bake dessert is everything you want in a sweet treat — especially when you don’t feel like turning on the oven. Think of it as a cross between a fruit salad and a cheesecake, with a little vacation magic stirred in.
Whether you’re prepping for a potluck, backyard BBQ, or just craving a little island escape at home, this is the recipe you didn’t know you needed.
🌺 What Is Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad?
Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad is a quick and easy dessert salad made with a rich, creamy cheesecake mixture folded into a colorful medley of tropical fruits — like pineapple, mandarin oranges, strawberries, bananas, and more.
It’s:
No-bake
Made in under 15 minutes
Perfectly sweet with just the right amount of tang
Crowd-pleasing for all ages
The magic lies in the cream — a silky blend of cheesecake pudding mix, whipped topping, and Greek yogurt (or cream cheese), which turns a bowl of fruit into a spoonful of heaven.
🍓🍌 Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need:
For the cheesecake mixture:
1 (3.4 oz) box instant cheesecake pudding mix
1 cup French vanilla or plain Greek yogurt
1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
For the fruit salad:
1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 (15 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained
1½ cups sliced strawberries
2 bananas, sliced
1 cup mini marshmallows (optional but fun!)
½ cup shredded sweetened coconut (optional for extra Hawaiian vibes)
🥄 Instructions
Make the cheesecake cream:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cheesecake pudding mix and Greek yogurt until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping until well combined and fluffy.
Prep the fruit:
Gently slice your strawberries and bananas. Drain the canned fruits well to avoid watering down your salad.
Assemble the salad:
Fold all the fruits into the cheesecake mixture, adding marshmallows and coconut if using. Mix gently to avoid smashing the fruit.
Chill:
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
🍽 Tips & Variations
Serve it cold: This salad is best chilled and enjoyed the same day for freshest texture.
Banana saver: To keep bananas from browning, add them right before serving or toss them in a little lemon juice.
