Description
Champagne salad frozen dessert blends elegant French flavors with creamy texture. Light and refreshing, this dessert offers a delightful balance of sweetness and sophistication you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese (softened)
- 12 oz (340 g) frozen strawberries (thawed)
- 20 oz (567 g) crushed pineapple (drained)
- 2 bananas (sliced)
- 3/4 cup (150 g) sugar
- 1 cup (100 g) pecans (chopped)
- 8 oz (226 g) cool whip
Instructions
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy at medium speed for 2-3 minutes.
- Gently incorporate chopped strawberries, crushed pineapple, diced bananas, and roughly chopped pecans into the cream cheese mixture, blending until evenly distributed.
- Delicately fold in whipped topping using a silicone spatula, ensuring a light and airy texture without deflating the mixture.
- Transfer the combined mixture into a 9″ x 13″ or 10″ square baking dish, spreading it evenly with the spatula.
- Place the dish in the freezer and allow the dessert to set completely, typically requiring 8-10 hours or overnight for optimal consistency.
- Remove from freezer 25-30 minutes before serving to slightly soften, which helps with easier slicing and a more pleasant eating experience.
- Cut into square or rectangular portions and serve chilled as a refreshing frozen dessert.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother texture.
- Chop fruits into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution throughout the dessert.
- Use fresh or frozen fruits, but drain excess liquid to prevent watery consistency.
- For a lighter version, substitute low-fat cream cheese and sugar-free cool whip to reduce calories.
- Prep Time: 8 hours (or 10 hours)
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 246
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg