Description
This Red White & Blue dessert is a delightful combination of creamy cheesecake filling and fresh fruits, perfect for patriotic celebrations or summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 3.4 ounces instant cheesecake pudding mix
- 1 cup liquid French vanilla creamer
Fruit Toppings:
- 1 pound strawberries
- 12 ounces blueberries
- 4 large bananas
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheesecake pudding mix, and French vanilla creamer. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Prepare Fruit Toppings: Slice strawberries, bananas, and rinse blueberries. Toss the sliced fruits with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Assemble: In individual serving glasses or a large trifle dish, layer the cheesecake filling with the prepared fruits, creating a red, white, and blue pattern.
- Chill: Refrigerate the dessert for at least an hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Garnish with additional fruit on top before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this dessert by using different fruits or adding a layer of cake or cookies.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese and sugar-free pudding mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
