Description
A tropical delight that combines creamy cheese, juicy fruit, and crunchy coconut for a refreshing salad experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup fresh fruit (such as strawberries, kiwi, or mango), chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or macadamia nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until creamy and smooth.
- Mix in the powdered sugar until well combined.
- Fold in the whipped topping gently for a fluffy texture.
- Incorporate the drained crushed pineapple and shredded coconut until evenly combined.
- Add the chopped fresh fruit and fold gently.
- Include the chopped walnuts or macadamia nuts if using.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Serve chilled, garnished with additional fresh fruit or coconut if desired.
Notes
This salad can be prepared a day in advance. Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumpiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Hawaiian salad, cheesecake salad, fruit salad