A delightful and creamy dessert salad featuring crumbled shortbread cookies, whipped cream, and sweetened cream cheese, perfect for a refreshing treat.
1 cup shortbread cookies, crumbled
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup granulated sugar
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer.
Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and continue beating until well combined.
In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream with the granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
Fold the crumbled shortbread cookies into the creamy mixture until evenly distributed.
Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl or individual dessert cups.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to firm up.