This roundup brings together the light fruit fluffs, the true fruit salads, the candy-inspired favorites, the richer cheesecake versions, and the classic Jello salads. Some are airy and marshmallow-filled. Others are thick and creamy. All of them are simple, nostalgic, and built for sharing.
Fruit Fluff
These are the light, airy, marshmallow-style fluff salads packed with fruit. They’re typically folded with whipped topping and pudding mix, giving them that soft, scoopable texture people expect.
1. Orange Fluff
This orange fluff salad, sometimes referred to as orange creamsicle fluff or orange jello fluff, is made by mixing together jello, pudding, mandarin oranges, and marshmallows. It’s super easy to whip up and makes for a fruity dessert salad, perfect for potlucks and summer get-togethers.
2. Strawberry Fluff
There is something about this strawberry fluff dessert that just makes my mouth water; it’s like a little bit of heaven on a plate. Flavored with strawberry jello, the combination of pudding, whipped cream, pineapple, and juicy strawberries will delight the senses.
3. Lemon Fluff
Bright and sunny, this lemon fluff is a tropical-tasting way to enjoy dessert. The delightful fluff salad combines creamy lemon and cream cheese with juicy pineapple for plenty of citrus freshness.
4. Peach Fluff
Summertime is all about fruit, and this peach fluff recipe is no exception! Bursting with juicy peaches, sweet marshmallows, and a delicious whipped cream flavor, it’s the perfect way to add dessert to your next potluck.
5. Cherry Fluff
This old fashioned cherry fluff salad features sweet, fruity flavors with a soft and crunchy texture. Cherry pie filling, pineapple, mini marshmallows and pecans are mixed with whipped topping for the ultimate nostalgic dessert.
6. Blueberry Fluff
Is there anything more indulgent than a big bowl of creamy blueberry fluff? This vintage salad might just be impossible to resist with its fluffy texture, sweet flavor, hints of lemon, and pops of blue from the juicy blueberries.
7. Pineapple Fluff
Serve a no bake dessert everyone will love with Pineapple Fluff, a heavenly blend of crushed pineapple, marshmallows, and whipped topping. Our easy recipe even has a hint of coconut. Its light, airy texture, and tropical flavors make it a delightful treat year-round. It’s an easy treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
8. Pina Colada Fluff
It’s time to get tropical with this refreshing pina colada fluff. Combining the flavors of coconut and pineapple with whipped cream, pudding, and marshmallows makes for a divinely decadent dessert that is the perfect addition to your next potluck.
9. Banana Pudding Fluff
Banana pudding fluff is one of the most heavenly things that you will ever eat in your life. Every spoonful offers a satisfying contrast of textures: fresh bananas for natural sweetness, crispy vanilla wafers for crunch, and soft marshmallows for a playful twist. This is the kind of dessert that brings people back for seconds—not because it’s flashy, but because it’s just that good.
10. Banana Split Fluff
This recipe for banana split fluff is the perfect way to enjoy all the flavors of a classic banana split without all the fuss. This decadent dish is simple to make, loaded with bananas, pineapple, nuts, banana pudding-flavored whipped cream, and so many ice cream toppings.
Fruit Salad
These lean more heavily on fruit while still keeping that sweet, creamy element that makes them dessert-worthy. They’re simple to stir together and travel well for gatherings.
11. 5 Cup Salad
Our 5 cup salad is named perfectly since you only need five ingredients, each measuring one cup, to make this simple and delicious salad recipe. Colorful pineapple, mandarin oranges, and maraschino cherries are mixed with mini marshmallows and a simple sour cream dressing to create this creamy fruit salad.
12. Watergate Salad
Watergate salad is an easy dessert created by mixing together a packet of pistachio-flavored jello, crushed pineapple, and mini marshmallows. Folded in with creamy whipped topping and finally, topped off with crunchy pecans, the unique texture of this refreshing salad makes it a favorite vintage delight.
13. Ambrosia Salad
Our classic ambrosia salad recipe is a tasty fluff salad that is packed with pineapple, sweet mandarin oranges, crunchy coconut, and miniature marshmallows. The simple ingredients are mixed with a creamy dressing, making this heavenly salad a delicious and refreshing choice for the perfect side dish.
14. Overnight Fruit Salad
This creamy overnight fruit salad recipe is a delightful make-ahead salad that came right out of grandma’s recipe box. A colorful medley of fruit is combined with a simple custard dressing and mini marshmallows for this fun vintage dessert.
15. Apple Salad
Apple salad is an easy and delicious salad that is sure to please everyone! Packed with apples, crunchy walnuts, mini marshmallows, and a creamy dressing, this colorful salad is the perfect side dish for any meal.
16. Grape Salad
This refreshing grape salad is packed with colorful, juicy grapes and a sweet cream cheese dressing to create a delicious fruit salad dessert. A sprinkling of brown sugar and crunchy pecans on top is the perfect finishing touch to this tasty dish.
17. Cranberry Salad
Crisp apples, tropical pineapple, and cranberries combine with fluffy whipped cream in our easy cranberry salad. These simple ingredients create a sweet and colorful salad that is the perfect addition to your holiday menus this year.
18. Orange Creamsicle Salad
This orange creamsicle salad is as fluffy as a cloud and features silky pudding, whipped cream, tangy orange Jello, juicy mandarin oranges, and mini marshmallows. It tastes just like that dreamy popsicle of the same name and is a great dish to bring to a summer picnic.
19. Pudding Fruit Salad
This pudding fruit salad will be a welcome addition to potlucks and special occasion meals all year round. Loaded with all the ingredients we love about fluff salad, we mix pudding and whipped topping with plenty of fresh fruit and marshmallows for this delightful treat.
Dessert-Inspired Fluff & Candy Bar Salads
These take classic dessert flavors — cookies, peanut butter, candy bars — and fold them into a creamy base. They’re sweet, nostalgic, and almost always the first bowl scraped clean.
20. Oreo Fluff
Light, fluffy, and creamy, this decadent Oreo fluff is a delicious and easy homemade treat. Cream cheese, pudding mix, milk, whipped topping, mini marshmallows, vanilla extract, and crushed Oreo cookies are combined for a luscious and fun snack everyone will love.
21. Peanut Butter Fluff
We may have just found the most irresistible treat ever with this peanut butter fluff. This yummy combination of ingredients, plus plenty of peanut butter cups, is so good that you’ll be licking the spoon for days.
22. Snickers Salad
Snickers salad is known for being a hit with kids and adults. An easy, no bake dessert, it combines Snickers bars with tart apples, silky pudding, and fluffy whipped cream. The result is a sweet, creamy dish that’s often served at potlucks, baby showers, picnics, or just for fun.
23. Taffy Apple Salad
Taffy apple salad brings a burst of sweetness and a satisfying crunch. The pineapple and marshmallows bring a soft, sweet touch, while the fresh apples add a refreshing tartness that keeps this dessert dip from being overly sugary. This balance of fresh fruit and creamy indulgence makes it a perfect choice for any gathering. It’s familiar enough to feel comforting, yet unique enough to stand out. Whether it’s for a casual treat or a family event, this dessert is sure to be a hit.
Cheesecake-Style Dessert Salads
These have a thicker, creamier base that mimics cheesecake filling. Still light enough to scoop, but rich enough to feel special for holidays and celebrations.
24. Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad
This strawberry banana cheesecake salad is a must-try for all cheesecake and fruit lovers out there! Imagine the delicious combination of creamy, tangy cheesecake filling, juicy strawberries and sweet bananas; it’s like a little piece of heaven on a plate.
25. Berry Cheesecake Salad
You are going to love this berry cheesecake salad with all its creamy texture and fresh juicy berries. This dessert salad has a delightful cheesecake flavor that will make you think of spring and going berry picking.
26. Tropical Cheesecake Salad
This tropical cheesecake fruit salad is easy to make and will wow your guests with its vibrant colors and delicious flavors. With a mix of delicious fresh fruit like juicy pineapple, tangy kiwi, and sweet mango, it’s time to get ready to indulge in some island-inspired flavors.
Jello Salad
The retro classics. These rely on gelatin for structure and that signature jiggle. Bright, colorful, and straight from the handwritten recipe card era.
27. Cottage Cheese Jello Salad
I love fluffy dessert salads, and our jello salad is a tasty and fun treat. Whipped cream, jello, and cottage cheese are blended with pineapple and strawberries for a colorful salad.
28. Cranberry Jello Salad
Our cranberry jello salad recipe brings a refreshing twist to your holiday table, combining the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of jello for a truly unique dish. This easy-to-make salad will quickly become a family favorite!
29. Pistachio Salad
Fluffy and sweet, this pistachio salad is always a crowd-pleaser, and it’s crazy simple to make. Creamy pudding is blended with whipped cream, pineapple, and crunchy coconut to make a dessert salad with hints of tropical flavors.
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