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Strawberry Fluff
This light and creamy no-bake dessert is the perfect combination of pudding, whipped cream, pineapple, and juicy strawberries.
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Loaded with mini marshmallows and fresh strawberries, strawberry fluff is an easy dessert salad that the whole family will enjoy. Sweet and fluffy, this is a vintage recipe that is perfect for any and all occasions.
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Light, creamy, and delicious, this strawberry fluff salad is the perfect combination of pudding, whipped cream, pineapple, and juicy strawberries. Bursting with strawberry flavor, this no-bake dessert has been a favorite for decades.
Classic fluff salads are always a hit to bring to parties, picnics, and potlucks. Served as a side dish or a delicious dessert, the easy no-bake preparation makes them ideal for summer get-togethers or the hectic holiday season.
This quick and easy dish is a fun treat for kids and grown-ups! Smooth and fruity, strawberry fluff is like a little bit of heaven on a plate.
Strawberry Fluff Ingredients
- Jello - strawberry jello mix
- Water - boiling water
- Ice - crushed ice
- Vanilla pudding - instant vanilla pudding mix
- Whipped topping - Cool Whip, thawed
- Strawberries - fresh strawberries
- Pineapple - crushed pineapple, drained
- Marshmallows - mini marshmallows
This jello strawberry fluff is such a pretty color! Serve it in a see-through bowl, like a trifle bowl, to show off the lovely pink color. Make sure to stir all the ingredients together carefully as you don’t want to break apart the fruit pieces.
This great recipe would be tasty with a variety of different flavors of jello. Orange jello would make for an orange fluff salad. For a peaches ‘n cream flavor, peach jello would also be super yummy.
For the best results, make sure you give your strawberry marshmallow fluff at least 1 hour of chilling time. It allows all of the yummy flavors to blend together.
How to Make Strawberry Fluff
FIRST STEP: In a large bowl, combine strawberry jello mix and boiling water. Whisk to dissolve all of the jello. Add ice and stir until ice is melted.
SECOND STEP: Whisk in vanilla instant pudding mix until thoroughly combined and the jello mixture thickens.
THIRD STEP: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
FOURTH STEP: Fold whipped topping into jello/pudding mixture until combined.
FIFTH STEP: Gently stir in strawberries, pineapple, and marshmallows.
SIXTH STEP: Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Can I use this recipe to make other fluff salad recipes?
There are plenty of variations on this easy dessert. You can change up the jello flavor and fruit for whatever your imagination can come up with to create more fluffy salads. If you choose to change the jello flavor in this easy recipe, we also recommend changing the fruit. For example, if you go with orange jello, try adding mandarin oranges instead of strawberries.
Can I use homemade whipped cream instead of Cool Whip?
You could certainly substitute whipped topping with homemade whipped cream in this classic dessert.
Can I freeze this strawberry jello fluff salad?
You can freeze this jello salad, however, the texture of the marshmallows may change once thawed. Since this is such a simple recipe, it’s best to make it fresh.
How to Store Strawberry Fluff
IN THE FRIDGE: Cover any leftover strawberry fluff dessert salad with plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
IN THE FREEZER: text You can freeze this easy strawberry fluff salad recipe, and it will keep for about three months. Be aware that the texture of the marshmallows won’t be the same once they’ve thawed out. Defrost in the refrigerator before serving.
Strawberry Fluff
This light and creamy no-bake dessert is the perfect combination of pudding, whipped cream, pineapple, and juicy strawberries.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 3 ounces strawberry jello mix
- 1 cup water boiling
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
- 8 ounces whipped topping Cool Whip, thawed
- 16 ounces fresh strawberries quartered (about 2 cups)
- 8 ounces crushed pineapple drained
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine strawberry jello mix and boiling water. Whisk to dissolve all of the jello. Add ice and stir until ice is melted.
- Whisk in vanilla instant pudding mix until thoroughly combined and the jello mixture thickens.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Fold whipped topping into jello/pudding mixture until combined.
- Gently stir in strawberries, pineapple, and marshmallows.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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