Description

Strawberry Fluff Salad is a delightful, creamy dessert salad that combines the fruity flavors of fresh strawberries, crushed pineapple, and mini marshmallows with a light and fluffy mixture of strawberry Jell-O, vanilla pudding, and whipped topping. This easy-to-make, chilled salad is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a refreshing treat on warm days.

Ingredients

Scale

Gelatin Mixture

3 ounces strawberry Jell-O mix (1 box)
1 cup hot water
½ cup cold water

Pudding & Topping

3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix (1 box)
8 ounces whipped topping (such as Cool Whip) (1 tub)

Fruits & Add-ins

24 ounces fresh strawberries, hulled, halved, and sliced
20 ounces crushed pineapple, drained
10 ounces mini marshmallows (1 bag)

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Instructions

Dissolve the Jell-O: In a large bowl, completely dissolve the strawberry Jell-O mix in 1 cup of hot water by stirring until no granules remain.
Add Cold Water: Stir in ½ cup of cold water thoroughly, then refrigerate the mixture for 10 to 15 minutes until it thickens slightly but is not fully set.
Mix in Pudding: Whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix into the slightly thickened Jell-O mixture until smooth and uniformly combined. Return to the refrigerator for an additional 10 to 15 minutes to further chill.
Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold the whipped topping into the chilled Jell-O and pudding mixture until fully incorporated, ensuring a light and fluffy texture.
Add Fruits and Marshmallows: Carefully stir in the sliced fresh strawberries, drained crushed pineapple, and mini marshmallows evenly throughout the mixture.
Refrigerate and Serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow it to set properly. Serve cold as a refreshing and sweet dessert salad.

Notes

To prevent the whipped topping from deflating, fold gently to maintain fluffiness.
For best texture, use fresh strawberries and drain the pineapple well.
Chilling times are important for the salad to set correctly and develop the ideal consistency.
This salad tastes best served chilled and consumed within 2 days for freshness.
You can substitute instant vanilla pudding with sugar-free pudding mix for a lower sugar option.