Description
A refreshing twist on traditional cheesecake, this Pineapple Pecan Cheesecake Salad is creamy, sweet, and packed with tropical flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Begin by beating the softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to mix until fully combined.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping with a spatula to keep the mixture light and airy.
- Stir in the drained crushed pineapple and chopped pecans without overmixing.
- Transfer the salad to a serving dish and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Garnish with additional chopped pecans just before serving for an extra touch.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute cream cheese with low-fat cream cheese. Allow the salad to chill for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheesecake salad, pineapple dessert, easy dessert recipe, no-bake dessert, summer salad