Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad
Escape to the tropics with this pineapple-coconut paradise! Sweet mandarins, juicy pineapple, and cheesecake fluff make this salad a luau-ready crowd-pleaser.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Hand mixer
- Colander (for draining fruit)
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz Cool Whip
- 1 cup pineapple chunks drained
- 1 cup mandarin oranges drained
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- ¼ cup maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Fluff it up: Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy. Fold in Cool Whip.
- Mix & chill: Stir in pineapple, oranges, and coconut. Top with cherries.
Notes
- Pro Tip: Toast coconut for a nutty flavor boost.
- Shortcut: Use canned fruit cocktail (drained).
- Storage: Fridge for up to 2 days.