Berry Cheesecake Salad Recipe

INGREDIENTS

Using a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon zest together in a large bowl until smooth.8 ounces cream cheese,½ cup powdered sugar,2 teaspoons lemon zest
Gently stir in the whipped topping.8 ounces whipped topping
Gently fold in the berries.2 cups blueberries,2 cups chopped strawberries
Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.

Look for the freshest, ripest berries you can find. Pat them dry after rinsing to avoid adding additional moisture to the salad.
Use any combination of fruits you love. Blackberries, raspberries, bananas, pitted cherries, peaches, or grapes are all great choices!
If using frozen fruit, be sure to thaw AND rinse before mixing into the salad to avoid making it runny.
Make sure the cream cheese and whipped topping are at room temperature for the creamiest results.
If you don’t have a mixer hand, use a 12- or 16-ounce container of whipped cream cheese in place of the block of cream cheese for easier mixing.
Gently fold the ingredients together to avoid bruising or breaking any of the berries.
Add your favorite chopped nuts for a bit of crunch.
Add vanilla or almond extract for a warmer flavor.
Add in some crushed graham crackers for an even more cheesecake-like flavor!

Storage: Store berry cheesecake salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.