Creamy Delight Strawberry Fluff Salad Recipe
With a burst of summer in every spoonful, Strawberry Fluff Salad is your go-to dessert for quick and delightful treats. With just six simple ingredients and ready in minutes, this smooth, pink delight promises to be the star of your next picnic or BBQ. It’s the sweet, fluffy dream you didn’t know you needed until now.
Ingredients:
- Instant Strawberry Pudding Mix: 1 package (find at Walmart or substitute with white chocolate or vanilla if unavailable)
- Milk: Use whole or 2% milk for making the pudding
- Cool Whip: 1 tub (thawed); can substitute with 3 cups of homemade whipped cream
- Mini Marshmallows: Optional, to taste
- Strawberries: Fresh, sliced
- Angel Food Cake: Half of a cake, cut into bite-sized cubes (~3 cups)
Instructions:
- Prepare Ingredients:
- Strawberries: Wash, hull, and slice the fresh strawberries.
- Angel Food Cake: Cut half of an angel food cake into small, bite-sized cubes.
- Pudding Mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the strawberry pudding mix and milk until the mixture thickens.
- Combine Components:
- Gently fold the thawed Cool Whip into the pudding mixture until well incorporated.
- Carefully add the mini marshmallows (if using), sliced strawberries, and angel food cake cubes to the bowl. Stir gently to mix.
- Chill:
- Refrigerate the prepared fluff salad for 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to blend and the texture to set.
- Serve:
- Serve the strawberry flummox chilled, ideally on the same day for the best flavor and texture.
Storage:
- Refrigerate in a sealed container for 2-3 days. Note that texture may change as the strawberries release moisture.
Tips:
- Enhance Flavor: Incorporate strawberry Quik powder or dry strawberry Jello mix into the milk for a more intense strawberry flavor.
- Variations: Use vanilla or white chocolate pudding mix if preferred.
- Cheesecake Twist: For a cheesecake variation, mix softened cream cheese into the pudding mix before adding Cool Whip.
This dessert is perfect as a sweet addition to picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings, offering a delightful mix of creamy, fruity, and fluffy textures. Enjoy your Strawberry Shortcake Fluff Salad!
