Description
Sweet strawberry fluff salad brings delightful summer memories to life with its creamy, marshmallow-studded charm. Cool whip and fresh strawberries dance together, creating a dessert that cools and refreshes you on warm afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (20 ounces/567 grams) can crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 (10 ounces/283 grams) package frozen strawberries, thawed and drained
- 1 (8 ounces/227 grams) container whipped topping, thawed
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 (3.4 ounces/96 grams) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- Mini marshmallows, to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh strawberries (optional)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, vigorously whisk the vanilla pudding powder with undrained crushed pineapple until a smooth, consistent texture emerges.
- Incorporate the softened whipped topping into the mixture, blending thoroughly to create a creamy foundation.
- Tenderly fold the thawed, drained strawberries throughout the creamy base, ensuring even distribution of fruit.
- Gently introduce mini marshmallows, dispersing them delicately to maintain the salad’s light and airy composition.
- Transfer the mixture to a sealed container and refrigerate for minimum 60 minutes, allowing flavors to harmonize and texture to set.
- When ready to serve, give the salad a gentle stir and optionally garnish with fresh strawberry slices for an elegant presentation.
- Recommend consuming within 24 hours for optimal freshness and textural integrity.
Notes
- Customize marshmallow sweetness by adjusting the quantity to suit personal preference or dietary needs.
- Drain strawberries thoroughly to prevent excess liquid from making the salad watery and maintain ideal creamy consistency.
- Experiment with sugar-free pudding mix and low-fat whipped topping for a lighter, more diet-friendly version of the dessert.
- Enhance texture and flavor by adding chopped nuts like sliced almonds or pecans for extra crunch and nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg