Here’s a sweet and creamy Strawberry Fluff Salad — a nostalgic, no-bake dessert that’s perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or as a quick weeknight treat. It’s loaded with juicy strawberries, fluffy whipped topping, and a fruity marshmallowy mix that melts in your mouth.
🍓 Strawberry Fluff Salad
🧁 Ingredients:
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix (dry mix only)
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip (or whipped topping), thawed
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Mix the Pudding Base
- In a large bowl, whisk the dry pudding mix with cold milk until smooth and slightly thickened (1–2 minutes).
2. Add Whipped Topping & Fruit
- Fold in the Cool Whip, crushed pineapple (with juice), and mini marshmallows.
3. Add Strawberries
- Gently fold in the sliced strawberries. If adding nuts, mix them in now.
4. Chill
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. This helps the flavors blend and the texture become perfectly fluffy.
🍽️ Serving Tips:
- Serve chilled in bowls or cups with extra strawberries on top.
- Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of crushed graham crackers for texture.
🌟 Variations:
- Use strawberry pudding mix for more strawberry flavor.
- Add a handful of sweetened shredded coconut.
- Swap pineapple for mandarin oranges or chopped peaches.