Description
This Strawberry Fluff Salad is a creamy, dreamy no-bake dessert salad that brings sweet strawberry flavor, fluffy whipped topping, juicy fruit, and soft marshmallows together in one easy recipe. It is perfect for a quick dessert, summer food ideas, holiday side dishes, potluck recipes, easy party food, brunch ideas, and simple make-ahead desserts when you want something colorful, fruity, and fun.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
1 can 20 ounces crushed pineapple, drained with 3 tablespoons juice reserved
1 package 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
1 package 3 ounces strawberry gelatin powder
8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
1 cup mini marshmallows
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup chopped pecans, optional
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Wash, hull, and chop the strawberries into bite-size pieces. Drain the crushed pineapple and reserve 3 tablespoons of the juice.
2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the instant vanilla pudding mix, strawberry gelatin powder, sour cream, vanilla extract, and reserved pineapple juice until smooth.
3. Fold in the thawed whipped topping gently until the mixture becomes creamy, fluffy, and evenly pink.
4. Add the chopped strawberries, drained crushed pineapple, and mini marshmallows. Fold gently until everything is coated.
5. Stir in the shredded coconut and chopped pecans, if using.
6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or 2 to 4 hours for the best texture.
7. Stir gently before serving and garnish with extra strawberries or marshmallows if desired.
Notes
Use well-drained fruit so the salad stays thick and fluffy instead of watery.
For the best texture, chill the salad for at least 2 hours before serving.
Add bananas only right before serving if you want extra fruit, because they brown quickly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert Salad
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 214
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 132 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg
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