Description
A delightful blend of fresh berries folded into a creamy cheesecake mixture, perfect for a light dessert or a refreshing snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries), washed and hulled/sliced as needed
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened (about 8 oz / 226 g)
- 1 cup whipped cream or prepared whipped topping
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (optional; for cheesecake-like crunch)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth. Start at low speed, then increase to medium — scrape the bowl to avoid lumps.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream or whipped topping until well combined and fluffy. Don’t overmix; you want a light texture, not a dense paste.
- In another bowl, layer or toss the mixed berries (if using strawberries, slice them so pieces are similar in size).
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the berries and gently mix until the berries are evenly coated.
- If desired, sprinkle graham cracker crumbs on top for a cheesecake-like crunch.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese and light whipped topping. Adjust sugar based on berry sweetness. Avoid overmixing to keep a light consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg