Enjoy a tropical treat with this Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad recipe! This creamy fruit salad is packed with fresh tropical fruits, smooth cream cheese, and instant cheesecake pudding mix. It's the perfect no-bake dessert to bring to summer BBQ’s, parties, or family gatherings. If you love fruity desserts with a creamy twist, this is one sweet salad you don't want to miss!

What is Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad?

Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad is a tropical twist on the classic cheesecake fruit salad. It's made with juicy fruits like pineapple, mandarin oranges, strawberries, kiwi, and mango, all folded into a sweet, creamy base of cream cheese, Cool Whip, and cheesecake pudding. It tastes just like a slice of cheesecake with a fruity island vibe-easy to whip up, and always a crowd-pleaser!

Ingredient Notes

Below is a brief overview of each ingredient needed to make this easy Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad. To see printable recipe card with full directions, scroll to the bottom of this post or click the “jump to recipe” button at the top.

Strawberries– hull the fresh strawberries and cut them into slices or bite-size chunks
Mandarin Oranges– peeled and pulled apart. You can also use canned mandarin oranges if preferred.
Pineapple– 20 ounce can of pineapple tidbits that has been drained.
Kiwi– peel the kiwis and cut them into slices, half moons, or bite size chunks.
Mango– peeled and cubed.
Banana– peeled and sliced into banana coins, use a ripe banana for extra sweetness.
Cream Cheese– you’ll need one 8 ounce package of softened cream cheese, any brand.
Cool Whip– I used Original Cool Whip but if you want to cut calories, use the Sugar Free Cool Whip. The flavor won't change.
Cheesecake Pudding Mix– look for INSTANT cheesecake pudding mix, you’ll need a small box (3.4 ounce).
Milk– any type you have on hand including non-dairy works great.

How to make Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad

This creamy cheesecake salad recipe can be prepared in just a few minutes!

In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese for 1-2 minutes, until smooth. Set aside.

In another mixing bowl, whisk together cheesecake pudding mix and milk, until well combined.

Add the cheesecake pudding and the cool whip to the cream cheese, and mix until well combined.

Add the fruit to the bowl, and gently toss to combine.

Chill for 30 minutes, or until ready to serve.

Making Ahead

Want to save on time and prepare this ahead of time? You can prepare this Hawaiian fruit salad in advance up until the part where you combine the fruit and cream. Store the cheesecake cream and sliced fruit separately in the fridge until just before you're ready to make and serve the salad. Make sure to let the cream mixture come to room temperature for 15 minutes or so and to drain the fruit of any excess liquid before adding the fruit to make it easier to combine everything.

Helpful Tips

Have fun with extra add in’s. You can add shredded coconut, macadamia nuts, cashews, a splash of lemon juice, vanilla extract, or lime juice, or mini marshmallows.
Change up the fruit if you have favorites. Apples, grapes, cantaloupe, honeydew, blueberries, or Maraschino cherries are all great additions.
Make sure your cream cheese is softened before getting started. You’ll need to whip cream cheese with an electric mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy.
Serve this in a glass bowl to showcase all the pretty colors throughout.
Gently fold the fruit into the creamy cheesecake filling as you don’t want the fruit to break apart or color the salad.
Frozen fruit is not recommended for this cream cheese fruit salad. Once thawed, the fruit is gets soft and will give the salad a mushy texture. The frozen fruit may also make the salad too watery. Stick to fresh fruit or canned, well-drained fruit.

Storing

Once you've combined the fruit with the cheesecake cream, serve immediately or cover the bowl with plastic wrap and store it in the fridge. It's best served within a few hours. The juices start to break down the cream mixture and the salad gets a bit soft and runny after a while. If you aren't planning to serve it until the next day, store the cream cheese mixture and sliced fruits separately until you're ready to combine them.

More Summer Recipes to try

Creamy Grape Salad– the perfect side dish for any occasion! Made with fresh grapes, cream cheese, and a crunchy topping, this creamy fruit salad is refreshing, easy to make, and a crowd favorite!

Lemon Pretzel Salad– refreshing layers of salty, sweet lemon combined into a dessert salad everyone enjoys!

Strawberry Pretzel Salad– an old-fashioned treat everyone will enjoy! A perfect blend of salty and sweet. Featuring a buttery pretzel crust, followed by a light cream cheese layer, and mouthwatering strawberry Jell-O topping filled with more strawberries!

Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Salad– a no-bake dessert perfect for any summer celebration such as Memorial Day, Fourth of July, picnics, potlucks, and more! Fresh strawberries, blueberries, mini marshmallows, and a creamy cheesecake filling combine into a refreshing salad everyone will enjoy

Homemade Banana Pudding– a quick and easy dessert. Rich and creamy vanilla pudding, combined with layers of crunchy vanilla wafers and perfectly ripe bananas. Easy to assemble and packed with flavor, this is a favorite at any gathering, potluck, picnic, or Holiday!

Hawaiian Dream Cake– another crowd favorite with a taste of the islands. Layers of fluffy yellow cake, creamy pineapple filling, and fluffy whipped cream make this dessert a crowd-pleaser.

This Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad is the ultimate tropical fruit dessert-creamy, refreshing, and bursting with flavor in every bite! Whether you call it a cheesecake fruit salad, tropical fruit salad, or just plain delicious, it’s sure to be a hit at any BBQ, potluck, or summer party. If you try this recipe, be sure to leave a comment below, share it with your friends, pin it for later, and don't forget to print the recipe to keep on hand for your next sunny-day celebration.