Description
Strawberry Fluff Salad is a light, fruity, and creamy dessert salad that combines strawberry-flavored gelatin, instant vanilla pudding, whipped topping, fresh strawberries, crushed pineapple, and mini marshmallows. It is chilled to create a fluffy, refreshing treat perfect for gatherings and summertime enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
Gelatin Base
- 3 ounces strawberry Jell-O mix (1 box)
- 1 cup hot water
- ½ cup cold water
Pudding and Toppings
- 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix (1 box)
- 8 ounces whipped topping (like Cool Whip) (1 tub)
- 24 ounces fresh strawberries, hulled, halved, and sliced
- 20 ounces crushed pineapple, drained
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows (1 bag)
Instructions
- Dissolve Jell-O in hot water: In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the strawberry Jell-O mix in 1 cup of hot water. Stir the mixture until the gelatin is completely dissolved to ensure a smooth base.
- Add cold water and chill: Mix in ½ cup of cold water into the dissolved Jell-O mixture. Transfer the bowl to the refrigerator and chill for about 30 minutes or until the mixture begins to thicken slightly.
- Mix in pudding and chill again: Once the Jell-O mixture has thickened, add the instant vanilla pudding mix. Stir thoroughly until the pudding is fully incorporated. Chill again in the refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes to allow the mixture to set further.
- Fold in whipped topping: Gently fold the whipped topping into the pudding and gelatin mixture until evenly combined, creating a fluffy and creamy texture.
- Add strawberries, pineapple, and marshmallows: Incorporate the fresh strawberries, drained crushed pineapple, and mini marshmallows into the mixture. Carefully fold them in to evenly distribute all the ingredients without deflating the fluff.
- Chill for 2 hours: Transfer the salad to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours. This allows the flavors to meld together and the salad to fully set for optimal texture.
- Serve and enjoy: Spoon the Strawberry Fluff Salad into individual bowls or onto a serving platter. Serve chilled and enjoy this light, fruity dessert salad.
Notes
- Ensure the Jell-O mixture is cooled and thickened but not fully set before adding pudding to avoid lumps.
- Gently folding whipped topping and fruit helps retain the fluffy texture.
- Drain pineapple well to prevent a watery salad.
- This salad is best served chilled and can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For added texture, you can toast nuts and sprinkle on top just before serving.
