Strawberry Fluff Salad Recipe 🍓🥗
Light, sweet, and creamy, this Strawberry Fluff Salad is a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a refreshing dessert on a warm day. With fresh strawberries, crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, and a fluffy strawberry-vanilla mixture, it’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
Ingredients
For the Strawberry Fluff Base:
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3 ounces strawberry Jell-O mix (1 box)
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1 cup hot water
Additional Ingredients:
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1 cup cold water
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1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
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1 cup mini marshmallows
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1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
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2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Optional: whipped cream or extra marshmallows for topping
Directions
1. Prepare the Strawberry Gelatin
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In a medium bowl, dissolve the strawberry Jell-O mix in 1 cup of hot water, stirring until fully dissolved.
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Add 1 cup cold water and mix well.
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Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to slightly thicken, creating a soft gel-like texture.
2. Make the Creamy Fluff
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
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Add the partially set strawberry gelatin and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
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Gently fold in mini marshmallows, crushed pineapple, and fresh strawberries.
3. Chill and Set
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Transfer the mixture to a serving dish or bowl.
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Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, allowing the salad to firm up and the flavors to meld.
4. Serve
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Serve chilled as a refreshing dessert or side salad.
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Optionally, top with extra whipped cream, sliced strawberries, or mini marshmallows for a decorative touch.