Ingredients
For the Cheesecake Mixture:
 8 oz cream cheese, softened
 ½ cup powdered sugar
 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 1 (8 oz) container Cool Whip, thawed

For the Fruit Mix:
 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
 3 ripe bananas, sliced
 1 tablespoon lemon juice (to prevent browning)

Optional Add-Ins:
 ½ cup mini chocolate chips
 ½ cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)

Instructions
Prepare the Cheesecake Mixture
• In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
• Gently fold in Cool Whip, mixing until fully combined.

Prepare the Fruit
• Slice strawberries and bananas into bite-sized pieces.
• Toss the bananas in lemon juice to prevent browning.

Assemble the Salad
• In a large bowl, combine strawberries and bananas.
• Gently fold in the cheesecake mixture until the fruit is fully coated.
• If using, stir in mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts.

Chill & Serve
• Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
• Serve chilled and enjoy this sweet, creamy fruit salad!

Storage & Tips
• Best served fresh, but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
• For extra flavor, add crushed graham crackers on top before serving!
• Swap out bananas for blueberries or raspberries for a fruity twist.

 Prep Time: 10 minutes
 Chill Time: 30 minutes
 Servings: 6
 Calories: 320 kcal per serving