Description
Strawberry Fluff Salad is a light and fluffy fruit dessert combining the sweet and tangy flavors of strawberry Jell-O, fresh strawberries, pineapple, and mini marshmallows mixed with creamy vanilla pudding and whipped topping. This no-cook, chilled salad is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a refreshing treat on a warm day.
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 (such as 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 continuously until the gelatin is completely dissolved with no granules remaining.
- Add cold water and chill: Stir in ½ cup of cold water to the dissolved gelatin mixture. Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until the mixture becomes slightly thickened but not firm.
- Mix in pudding and chill again: Add the instant vanilla pudding mix to the thickened gelatin and stir thoroughly until smooth and fully incorporated. Return the bowl to the refrigerator and chill for an additional 30 minutes to let the mixture set further.
- Fold in whipped topping: Gently fold the whipped topping into the chilled pudding and gelatin mixture, taking care to maintain the fluffiness and combine evenly without deflating.
- Add strawberries, pineapple, and marshmallows: Carefully fold in the fresh sliced strawberries, drained crushed pineapple, and mini marshmallows, evenly distributing all the ingredients throughout the mixture.
- Chill for 2 hours: Transfer the finished salad to a serving dish or individual bowls, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to fully set.
- Serve and enjoy: Once chilled and set, spoon the Strawberry Fluff Salad into bowls or onto plates. Serve cold and enjoy this sweet, creamy fruit salad as a refreshing dessert or side dish.
Notes
- For best texture, use drained canned pineapple to avoid excess liquid diluting the salad.
- Ensure the Jell-O is completely dissolved in hot water to prevent grainy texture.
- Gently folding in the whipped topping and fruit helps keep the salad light and airy.
- Can be prepared a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator covered for enhanced flavor melding.
- Fresh strawberries add a burst of freshness—make sure they are ripe and sweet for optimal taste.
- This salad is best served chilled and should be kept refrigerated until served to maintain its fluffiness and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
