Striped Cookie Salad Layers (Printer-friendly)

Chocolate cookies, creamy filling, and fruit create a fun layered dessert ideal for summer sharing.

# What You Need:

→ Cookies

01 - 7 oz chocolate-striped cookies (such as fudge-striped shortbread)

→ Cream Layer

02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 cup heavy cream, cold
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Fruit

06 - 2 cups canned mandarin oranges, drained (reserve a few for garnish)
07 - 1 cup pineapple tidbits, drained

→ Toppings

08 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (optional)
09 - Additional striped cookies, halved (for garnish)

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, beat cream cheese together with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
02 - In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks are formed.
03 - Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until thoroughly incorporated.
04 - Arrange an even layer of chocolate-striped cookies at the base of a trifle bowl or large glass dish.
05 - Spread one-third of the cream mixture over the cookies. Scatter half of the mandarin oranges and pineapple tidbits on top.
06 - Repeat layering cookies, cream mixture, and fruit, finishing with a final layer of cream.
07 - Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, allowing cookies to soften and flavors to meld.
08 - Before serving, decorate with reserved mandarin oranges, mini chocolate chips, and halved striped cookies.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Uses simple store-bought ingredients you may already have
  • No baking required and perfect for making ahead
  • Light creamy texture contrasted with soft cookies and bright fruit
  • Kids and adults always ask for seconds
02 -
  • This dessert is very beginner friendly
  • You can easily swap in other fruit like strawberries or bananas for a different twist
  • Best served chilled making it ideal for summer
03 -
  • Make sure cream cheese is well softened before beating for silky texture
  • Whip the cream until stiff for best body in the salad
  • If using fresh fruit make sure it is well drained and dried so the dessert does not become watery

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