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.
Strawberry Fluff Ingredients
You’ll need:
- 1 (3-ounce) box of strawberry jello mix
- 1 cup of water, boiling
- 1 cup of crushed ice
- 1 (3.4-ounce) package of instant vanilla pudding mix
- 8-ounce tub of whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
- 16 ounces of fresh strawberries, quartered (about 2 cups)
- 8-ounce can of crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 cups of mini marshmallows
Substitutions And Additions
STRAWBERRY JELLO: This great recipe would be tasty with a variety of different flavors of jello. Orange jello would make for an orange fluff salad. For a peaches ‘n cream flavor, peach jello would also be super yummy.
STRAWBERRIES: If you choose to change the jello flavor in this easy recipe, I recommend changing the fruit. For example, if you go with orange jello, try adding mandarin oranges instead of strawberries.
How To Make This Strawberry Fluff Recipe
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
This jello strawberry fluff is such a pretty color; using a see-through bowl such as a trifle bowl would be a great way to show off the lovely pink color.
STEP ONE: Combine strawberry jello powder and boiling water in a large bowl. Whisk to dissolve all of the jello. Add ice and stir until ice is melted.
STEP TWO: Whisk in the instant vanilla instant pudding mix until thoroughly combined and the jello mixture thickens.
STEP THREE: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
STEP FOUR: Fold whipped topping into the jello/pudding mixture until combined.
STEP FIVE: Gently stir in the strawberries, pineapple, and miniature marshmallows.
PRO TIP:
Stir all the ingredients together carefully as you don’t want to break apart the fruit pieces.
STEP SIX: Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
PRO TIP:
For best results, make sure you give your strawberry marshmallow fluff at least 1 hour of chilling time. It allows all of the yummy flavors to blend together.
How To Serve
Like so many of my sweet and fruity dessert salads and fluff recipes, strawberry fluff is a classic potluck favorite.
Pair it with a strawberry lemonade or Southern strawberry sweet tea to wash it down.
Our Watergate salad and cherry fluff are two more delicious fluff recipes that offer a sweet treat to share.
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Storage
IN THE FRIDGE: Cover any leftover salad with plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze this easy strawberry fluff 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.
Loaded with sweet strawberry flavor and boasting a fluffy texture, this easy strawberry fluff dessert salad is made with simple ingredients that the whole family will enjoy. This is an especially perfect fluff salad to make during strawberry season when you have plenty of these juicy gems.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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 to create more fluffy salads. Try orange or peach fluff salads for two more great desserts.
You can freeze it; however, the texture of the marshmallows may change once thawed. If you don’t mind this, this easy fluff salad recipe will keep for about three months in the freezer.
You could certainly substitute whipped topping with homemade whipped cream in this classic dessert. Check out our tasty whipped cream recipe.
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Strawberry Fluff
Ingredients
- 3 ounces strawberry jello
- 1 cup water boiling
- 1 cup ice crushed
- 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
- 8 ounces Cool Whip thawed
- 16 ounces strawberries fresh, quartered (about 2 cups)
- 8 ounces crushed pineapple drained well
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the strawberry gelatin and boiling water until fully dissolved, then add the ice and stir until melted.
- Whisk in the instant vanilla pudding mix until fully incorporated and the mixture begins to thicken.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Fold the whipped topping into the chilled gelatin mixture until evenly combined.
- Gently stir in the strawberries, pineapple, and marshmallows.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- This strawberry fluff has a beautiful pink color, so serving it in a clear bowl, such as a trifle dish, helps show it off.
- Stir the ingredients gently so the fruit pieces hold their shape and don’t break apart.
- For the best texture and flavor, let the fluff chill for at least 1 hour before serving so everything can fully set and blend together.
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Comments
Hilda says
Made this yesterday for dessert. Definitely a keeper!
George Moy says
I’m glad that you have this fluff recipe here,because many stores that sells this,meijer,Kroger,and Walmart,ALWAYS run out of this lovely dessert,now I can have my own fluff dessert and more without missing out of not unable to get to taste it.
allison says
I am making this recipe for the first time. Can I use frozen strawberries if I drain them?
Layne Kangas says
Hi, Allison – that should work! Enjoy!
Amy M kelley says
I made this as a light cool dessert for an outdoor cookout after a long day on the lake. And it was a huge hit! Just the right amount of sweet but not too heavy when it is super hot outside.
Gwyn Linster says
Instant pudding or regular please? The recipe didn’t say, so I bought regular non-instant pudding but I wasn’t too make sure it turns out ok. Thank you.
Layne Kangas says
Hi, Gwyn – it’s instant pudding mix, enjoy!