Orange Dreamsicle Salad (Cheesecake Salad Recipe)

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and vanilla extract until fluffy.

Step 2

Add the orange juice concentrate and beat until fully combined.

Step 3

Add the cheesecake pudding mixture and beat until evenly incorporated (mixture will be slightly chunky).

Step 4

With the mixer (or hand beater) running on low speed, slowly drizzle 1 ½ cups of the heavy whipping cream into the cream cheese mixture. Beat well between the addition of small amounts (add only a couple tablespoons at a time).

Step 5

Add powdered sugar to the cheesecake mixture and continue beating until fully combined.

Step 6

In a separate mixing bowl, beat remaining 1 ½ cups of heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

Step 7

Use a spatula to gently fold the whipped cream into the cheesecake mixture until fully incorporated.

Step 8

Add miniature marshmallows and drained mandarin oranges to the cheesecake mixture and fold in gently to combine. (The mandarins break apart easily, so be slow and gentle.)

Step 9

Transfer mixture to a serving bowl, garnish with reserved mandarins and miniature marshmallows and serve immediately.