October 25, 2023
Review RecipePeach Fluff
This peach fluff is a potluck staple featuring a mixture of juicy peaches, pecans, and marshmallows, all coated in a creamy peach-flavored dressing.
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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.
Peach Fluff Ingredients
You’ll need:
- 1 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese, softened
- 1¼ cup of powdered sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) container of whipped topping, thawed
- 1 (3-ounce) package of peach-flavored gelatin
- 2 (15.25-ounce) canned sliced peaches, drained and diced (or 5-6 fresh peeled, pitted, and diced)
- 2½ cups of miniature marshmallows
- ½ cup of finely chopped pecans
Substitutions And Additions
PEACHES: You can use any variety of canned peaches, whether you choose yellow freestone or yellow cling peaches, in this easy recipe.
NUTS: You can substitute walnuts for pecans in this peach fluff dessert recipe.
How To Make This Peach Fluff Recipe
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
If you are using fresh peaches, toss the peaches in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice beforehand.
STEP ONE: Using a medium-sized mixing bowl and a handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat together the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar for 1½ to 2 minutes, until smooth.
PRO TIP:
Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature so that you don’t have lumps in the creamy dressing.
STEP TWO: Whisk in the thawed whipped topping and peach-flavored gelatin.
STEP THREE: Fold in the drained and diced peaches and mini marshmallows. Tightly cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
PRO TIP:
Stir all the ingredients together carefully as you don’t want to break apart the fruit pieces.
STEP FOUR: Just before serving, fold in the chopped pecans. Serve chilled.
PRO TIP:
For best results, make sure you give your salad at least 1 hour of chilling time. It allows all of the yummy flavors to blend together.
How To Serve This Peach Fluff Dessert
Serve this no-bake dessert salad as a side dish or dessert after a summer barbecue meal that includes our grilled chicken breast and grilled corn on the cob. It is the perfect way to complete your meal or a sweet ending to a warm day.
Check out more of our fluff recipes, including our ambrosia salad and cherry fluff, if you love these delicious Cool Whip concoctions.
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Storing This Peach Fluff Salad
IN THE FRIDGE: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze this peach Jello salad recipe, and it will keep for about three months. Be aware that the texture of the marshmallows won’t be the same once they’ve thawed out. Since this is such a simple recipe, it’s best to make it fresh.
PRO TIP:
Another idea is to use your leftover peach dessert salad to make popsicles by placing the leftovers into a popsicle mold. You can also spread it in a baking dish and scoop it up like ice cream, once it freezes. It’s delicious this way!
Add this fantastic dessert to your fluff salad repertoire. You’ll love the juicy peach flavor and creamy base. Plus, it’s so easy to make that anyone can do it! Whether you’re looking for a quick snack or something to take to your next potluck, this peach fluff is sure to be a hit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there other flavors I could make with this peach fluff Jello salad recipe?
There are plenty of variations on this easy dessert. You can change up the Jello flavor and fruit for whatever your imagination can come up with. Try orange or strawberry fluff salads for two great choices.
Can I freeze this peach Jello fluff?
You can freeze it, however, the texture of the marshmallows may change once thawed. If you don’t mind this, this easy peach fluff salad recipe will keep for about three months in the freezer.
Can I use homemade whipped cream instead of Cool Whip?
You could certainly substitute whipped topping with homemade whipped cream in this classic fluff recipe. Check out our tasty whipped cream recipe.
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Peach Fluff
This peach fluff is a potluck staple featuring a mixture of juicy peaches, pecans, and marshmallows, all coated in a creamy peach-flavored dressing.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1¼ cups powdered sugar
- 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
- 3 ounces peach-flavored gelatin
- 30.5 ounces canned sliced peaches, drained and diced (or 5 to 6 fresh peeled, pitted, and diced)
- 2½ cups mini marshmallows
- ½ cup finely chopped pecans
Instructions
- Using a medium-sized mixing bowl and a handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat together the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar for 1½ to 2 minutes, until smooth.
- Whisk in the thawed whipped topping and peach-flavored gelatin.
- Fold in the drained and diced peaches and mini marshmallows. Tightly cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Just before serving, fold in the chopped pecans. Serve chilled.
Notes
- If you are using fresh peaches, toss the peaches in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice beforehand.
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature so that you don’t have lumps in the creamy dressing.
- Stir all the ingredients together carefully as you don’t want to break apart the fruit pieces.
- For best results, make sure you give your salad at least 1 hour of chilling time. It allows all of the yummy flavors to blend together.
Nutrition
Calories: 545kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 302mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 59g | Vitamin A: 1010IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments
Joy says
My kids are obsessed with this and will polish off the whole bowl in one sitting. Definitely a winner!
Mildred Stephens says
Is it necessary to put the nuts in the fluff? I am so allergic to all nuts and hope it not necessary to make the fluff. Thank you for your assistance.
Layne Kangas says
Hi, Mildred – you can leave the nuts out. Enjoy!
Sherri says
A refreshing dessert.
M Lynn Doane says
Wonderful. Refreshing
Debbie says
This is a must try recipe
nita says
can you use other fruit?pineapple, strawberry?
Layne Kangas says
Sure, you could add other fruits or substitute for different flavors. Enjoy!
Cindy says
Thank you, I have been looking for a recipe like this for many years. We had peach fluff similar to this when I was in school, it was delicious. I think the only difference between that or this is that one had rice in it. I’m thinking that they may have added the rice to stretch it to feed more people since rice is cheap. Can’t wait to try it!
janet ronfeldt says
was very good with fresh peaches