Description
Summer’s classic Strawberry Fluff Salad brings nostalgic midwest potluck charm to your dessert table. Sweet marshmallow and cream cheese blend creates irresistible creamy perfection you will crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pkg (3 oz/85 g) strawberry-flavored gelatin
- 1 can (20 oz/570 g) crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 cups (50 g) mini marshmallows
- 1 cup (250 g) fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 tub (8 oz/225 g) whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
- 1 cup (240 ml) cold water
- Fresh strawberries, for garnish
- Chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preparation: Slice ripe strawberries into uniform bite-sized pieces, maintaining their vibrant color and fresh appearance.
- Mixing: Combine sliced strawberries, drained crushed pineapple, and miniature marshmallows in a large mixing bowl, creating a fruity base.
- Seasoning: Sprinkle dry vanilla pudding mix over the fruit mixture, coating ingredients evenly to enhance flavor and provide subtle thickening.
- Incorporation: Gently fold whipped topping into the mixture, preserving its light texture and ensuring complete ingredient distribution.
- Chilling: Refrigerate the salad for one hour, allowing flavors to meld and develop a refreshing, harmonious taste profile.
- Finishing: Optionally garnish with chopped nuts before serving to add a delightful crunch and nutty complexity.
- Presentation: Serve in decorative bowls, showcasing the vibrant, creamy dessert perfect for summer gatherings and casual celebrations.
Notes
- Slice Strawberries Strategically: Cut strawberries uniformly to ensure consistent texture and even flavor distribution throughout the salad.
- Fold Whipped Topping Gently: Use light, careful folding motions to maintain the airy volume of the whipped cream and prevent deflation.
- Chill for Maximum Flavor: Refrigerate the salad for at least an hour to allow ingredients to blend and develop a more harmonious taste profile.
- Customize Texture Options: Experiment with nut variations like chopped almonds or pecans to add crunch and personalize the dish to individual preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg