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A light, creamy no-bake dessert salad featuring cream cheese, whipped topping, fresh blueberries, mini marshmallows, and bright lemon zest and juice. Perfect for summer gatherings and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 8 oz whipped cream topping (e.g., Cool Whip), thawed and drained
  • Juice and zest of 2 fresh lemons (about 3 tablespoons juice and 2 teaspoons zest)
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract (optional)
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries (or thawed frozen, patted dry)
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • Optional toppings: 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, extra lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Bring the cream cheese to room temperature until softened.
  2. Thaw the whipped topping completely and drain any excess liquid.
  3. If using frozen blueberries, thaw completely and pat dry.
  4. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar using a hand mixer on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy.
  5. Gently fold in the whipped topping, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and optional lemon extract with a rubber spatula until light and combined.
  6. Fold in fresh blueberries and mini marshmallows gently to coat evenly without crushing berries or squishing marshmallows.
  7. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  8. Just before serving, sprinkle sliced almonds and extra lemon zest on top.

Notes

For brightest lemon flavor, use both fresh lemon juice and zest., Add mini marshmallows right before serving if preparing ahead to keep them soft., If you want a firmer, pudding-like texture, substitute cream cheese with a 3.4 oz box of instant pudding mix (vanilla, lemon, or cheesecake flavor) combined with 1 cup cold milk, then fold in whipped topping and berries as usual., Mix-ins such as coconut flakes, crushed graham cracker crumbs, chopped fresh mint leaves, white chocolate chips, pineapple chunks, or cottage cheese can be added for variety., Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days; stir gently before serving to refresh., Chill for at least 30 minutes up to 1 hour for best texture; longer chilling may soften berries and marshmallows.

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