Name: Strawberry Fluff Salad
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 ounces strawberry jell-o mix; 1 cup hot water; 0.5 cup cold water; 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding; 8 ounces whipped topping; 24 ounces fresh strawberries; 20 ounces crushed pineapple; 10 ounces mini marshmallows

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Strawberry Fluff Salad

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Mix the strawberry jell-o mix and hot water in a large mixing bowl until the powder is completely dissolved. Next add in the cold water and stir together.

Chill for 15-20 minutes in the fridge.

Remove from the fridge then add the instant vanilla pudding mix and whisk until combined. Return to the refrigerator for an additional 15-20 minutes.

Remove from the refrigerator and gently fold in the Cool Whip with a rubber spatula until there are no more streaks of white, do not over mix.

Next fold in the fresh strawberries, crushed pineapple, and mini marshmallows.

Return to the refrigerator and allow to set for 2 hours so the cream can thicken up.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bloom the Gelatin Properly 🧊
Dissolve the strawberry Jell-O in hot water first, then chill until syrupy before folding in other ingredients to prevent the marshmallows and fruit from sinking to the bottom.
Drain Pineapple Strategically 💧
Reserve the pineapple juice and use it to replace some of the cold water when preparing the instant pudding for enhanced fruity flavor without excess moisture that can make the salad watery.
Fold, Don't Stir 🤲
Use a gentle folding motion with a spatula when combining ingredients to maintain the light, fluffy texture and prevent deflating the whipped topping or breaking up the marshmallows.
Chill Between Layers ❄️
Allow the Jell-O mixture to partially set for 15-20 minutes before adding the final whipped topping layer, which helps create distinct textures and prevents everything from blending into one uniform consistency.
Fresh Strawberry Timing ⏱️
Add fresh strawberries in the final 30 minutes before serving to preserve their firm texture and vibrant color, preventing them from becoming mushy or bleeding into the creamy base.