Fluff salads are make great desserts or side dishes, especially if you’re entertaining! You can whip up this treat year-round, whether it’s for summer picnics, holiday tables, or last-minute cravings. Strawberry Fluff Salad (you might also know it as the Pink Stuff) is light, airy, and bursting with berry flavor.
Why I Love Strawberry Fluff Salad
- You don’t have to turn on the oven or worry about baking with this Strawberry Jello salad recipe. It comes together in minutes, which is perfect when you need a quick dessert or snack. Kids love to help with this recipe, so it’s a fun way to get them interested in the kitchen.
- This is made with common ingredients like gelatin mix, pudding mix, Cool Whip, pineapple, strawberries, and mini marshmallows. They’re all easy to find at any grocery store.
- Since you can whip this up quickly, it’s perfect for potlucks, family get-togethers, picnics, or those nights when you want an easy dessert. It works great whether you’re feeding a crowd or just want something sweet after dinner.
What is a Fluff Salad?
Fluff salad is an easy dessert salad that’s made with whipped topping, pudding or jello mix, fruit, and mix-ins such as mini marshmallows, nuts, and shredded coconut. Some popular types of fluff salads are this Green Fluff Salad, mandarin orange fluff, pineapple coconut fluff, or cherry fluff.
Ingredients
Strawberry fluff recipe uses simple ingredients. They’re all very common and you should have no trouble finding them when you’re shopping.
- Strawberry Jello mix
- Cheesecake instant pudding mix
- Thawed frozen whipped topping (Cool Whip)
- Crushed pineapple
- Fresh strawberries
- Mini marshmallows
Full measurements for each ingredient can be found in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Equipment
You’ll also need a few things from the kitchen to make this easy strawberry fluff:
- Large mixing bowl
- Silicone spatula
- Measuring cups
- Serving bowl
Step By Step Instructions
This recipe makes 8 servings. It takes about 10 minutes of prep time and 1 hour of chill time.
Step 1. Slice the strawberries and drain the crushed pineapple.
strawberry marshmallow fluff ingredients in a white mixing bowl
Step 2. Combine the strawberry Jello mix, cheesecake pudding mix, and whipped topping in a large bowl. Stir gently until well mixed.
Step 3. Fold the crushed pineapple, sliced strawberries, and mini marshmallows into the mixture.
Step 4. Cover the bowl and chill in the fridge for at least one hour before serving.
Leftovers & Storage
You can cover any leftover fluff salad with plastic wrap (or put it in an airtight container) and keep it up in the refrigerator for up to three days. When serving leftovers, gently stir the fluff before serving again.
Can I Make This Dessert Salad Ahead of Time?
Yes, this is an easy make ahead dessert recipe! I recommend you chill it for at least one hour but you can also make it the night before and chill until you’re ready to serve.
Tips & Tricks
- Make sure that your whipped topping is thawed so that it will mix in smoothly and you’ll get the fluffy texture. Be sure to use Cool Whip and not just whipped cream. They have different textures and ithe texture won’t be quite right if you don’t use whipped topping.
- You can use sugar free Cool Whip and sugar free Strawberry Jell-o if you’d like.
- You can also substitute frozen strawberries for the fresh ones. Just be sure to thaw them and pat them dry before incorporating into the strawberry marshmallow fluff.
- You can also add more texture and crunch to this recipe by adding chopped nuts like pecans and walnuts. Other mix-ins that go well with the strawberry are coconut flakes and chcocolate chips.
- If you don’t like cheesecake pudding, you can also subtitute instant vanilla pudding mix.
- This strawberry fluff salad recipe is perfect for a ton of special occasions inlcuding baby showers, Easter, summer parties, birthday parties, and Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon strawberry Jello mix
- 3.4 ounces cheesecake pudding mix
- 8 ounces frozen whipped topping thawed
- 20 ounces crushed pineapple drained well
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Thaw the whipped topping. Slice the strawberries and drain the crushed pineapple.
- Combine the strawberry Jello mix, cheesecake pudding mix, and whipped topping in a mixing bowl. Stir gently until well mixed.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple, sliced strawberries, and mini marshmallows.
- Cover the bowl and chill for at least one hour before serving.
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