Description
Sweet midwestern strawberry fluff salad combines creamy marshmallow and fresh fruit in a classic potluck dessert. Cool whip and strawberries create a light, nostalgic treat perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) fresh strawberries, hulled, halved, and sliced
- 20 ounces (567 grams) crushed pineapple, drained
- 10 ounces (283 grams) mini marshmallows
Gelatin and Pudding Mix:
- 3 ounces (85 grams) strawberry Jell-O mix
- 3.4 ounces (96 grams) instant vanilla pudding mix
Liquid and Topping:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) hot water
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) cold water
- 8 ounces (227 grams) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly dissolve the strawberry Jell-O powder using boiling water, ensuring complete integration. Incorporate cold water and blend thoroughly.
- Refrigerate the liquid mixture for approximately 15-20 minutes until it begins to slightly thicken but remains partially liquid.
- Introduce vanilla pudding mix into the chilled Jell-O base, whisking vigorously until smooth and uniform in texture.
- Return the mixture to the refrigerator for another 15-20 minutes, allowing it to develop a more gelatinous consistency.
- Gently incorporate whipped topping using a silicone spatula, blending until the mixture achieves a creamy, streak-free appearance.
- Delicately fold fresh strawberries, drained pineapple chunks, and mini marshmallows into the creamy base, distributing ingredients evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the completed salad to a serving container and refrigerate for 2 hours, permitting flavors to meld and the dessert to set completely. The extended chilling period will enhance the overall taste and texture of the fluff salad.
Notes
- Chill Precisely to Prevent Clumping: Refrigerate Jell-O mixture for exactly 15-20 minutes to achieve the perfect semi-set consistency without fully solidifying.
- Customize Sweetness Levels: Adjust marshmallow and fruit quantities to control overall sweetness, making the dessert more or less indulgent based on personal preference.
- Texture Transformation Tip: Use fresh or frozen strawberries depending on seasonal availability, ensuring the salad maintains a consistent texture and vibrant flavor profile.
- Dietary Modification Hack: Substitute Cool Whip with Greek yogurt or whipped coconut cream for a lighter, protein-rich version suitable for health-conscious individuals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg