Strawberry Fluff Salad

We love this recipe because it can be served as a side dish or a dessert. It is light, fluffy and you only need a few ingredients. We love to bring to potlucks, special occasions, barbecue, and we even made it for a friends baby shower.

If you love this dessert salads then you need to check these other family favorite – Best Snicker Apple Salad Recipe, Watergate Salad, Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad Recipe and Easy 5 Cup Salad Recipe.

Why We Love This Recipe 

This easy dessert salad can be made with a variety of flavors. It perfect to make ahead and we always make sure to double to recipe because everyone loves it that much.

The soft texture and tangy flavors makes this strawberry jello fluff salad always on this list to make. Make this sweet treat that you have a last minute gathering.

Ingredients

• Vanilla Pudding Mix – Instant Pudding will not work in this recipe. Use cheesecake pudding mix for a delicious variation.
• Strawberry Jello Mix – You can use other flavors
• Whipped Topping (thawed) – We like to use Cool Whip or learn How to Make Whipped Cream

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Variations Ideas

• Fruit – Feel free to add in or change the fruit to what you prefer. Fresh raspberries, mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple or pineapple chunks are great options.
• Crunch – If you want to add in a little crunch to the strawberry jell-o mixture add in chopped walnuts or pecans.

How to Make Strawberry Fluff Salad

Step 1 – Whisk together the pudding mix, jello mix and water in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium high heat and bring the mixture to a boil. 

Step 2 – Once the mixture is boiling, remove from heat and place in a large heat resistant mixing bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the mixture has thickened (at least 4 hours or overnight). 

Step 3 – Remove the bowl from the refrigerator and beat with an electric mixer until creamy.  

Step 4 – Then gently stir in the whipped topping, marshmallows and fresh strawberries until combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.  Serve cold and enjoy!

Expert Tips

• Chill – This strawberry fluff recipe is best prepared the day before serving so it gives time for everything to set.
• Prepare Ingredients – We like to prepare the strawberries ahead of time by chopping the strawberries in bite size pieces. This makes it easier to fold into the mixture when we are ready to make