Strawberry Fluff Salad

Strawberry Fluff Salad is the easiest side dish or delicious dessert that is bursting with fresh berry flavor and a tropical pineapple flair. It's sweet and creamy and perfect for any party or group get-together.

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Strawberry Fluff is a light and refreshing dessert that requires only a handful of ingredients, including fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and marshmallows. With its sweet and fluffy texture, this delicious dessert is perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, and family gatherings.

What is Strawberry Fluff Salad

The exact origin of Strawberry Fluff is unclear, but it is a classic American dessert that has been enjoyed for many years.

The dessert recipe gained popularity in the mid-20th century, and variations of the recipe can be found in many community cookbooks and online recipe collections.

Strawberry Fluff is believed to have originated as a variation of the classic fruit salad, adding marshmallows and whipped cream for a sweet and fluffy texture.

The creamy cottage cheese combined with the smooth whipped topping (Cool Whip) and strawberry jello creates a fun fruity-flavored fluff that’s bursting with fresh berries, pineapple, and mini marshmallows in every sweet bite.

Whether you serve it as a side beside the main meal or save it for a refreshingly light dessert, this no-cook classic is an easy make-ahead addition to any menu.

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Why We Love Strawberry Jello Fluff Salad Recipe

Quick and easy to make using only 6 ingredients.
Simple no-cook recipe made in a single bowl.
Sweet, creamy, comforting, and delicious.
Flexible and forgiving recipe that you can customize to your tastes.
Perfectly portable side dish or dessert to bring to parties, picnics, backyard barbecues, and potlucks.

Strawberry Fluff Ingredients

Cottage cheese: I used 4% Milkfat small curd, but you can use any type of cottage cheese that you prefer for this recipe.
Pineapple tidbits: Feel free to use fresh pineapple for this recipe. You will need about 1 ½ cups of diced pineapple. Some recipes call for crushed pineapple, but I love the pineapple chunks that I get in this recipe.
Fresh strawberries
Whipped topping or Cool Whip
Strawberry jello mix
Mini marshmallows: I used normal white mini marshmallows, but you can use the multicolored ones for some extra excitement and flavor.

Substitutions and Additions

Change The Cottage Cheese: You can replace the cottage cheese with vanilla pudding or Greek yogurt.
Add-Ins: For crunch and extra flavor, add some chopped pecans, walnuts, canned mandarin oranges sliced almonds, or coconut flakes.
Fluff Flavors: Feel free to try this recipe with a different fruit, like raspberries, bananas, or mandarin oranges, and then switch out the jello mix to match the fruit that you are using. Some other fun flavor ideas include:
- Raspberry Fluff: Keep the recipe the same, but swap out the strawberry jello for raspberry flavored jello and use fresh raspberries instead of strawberries.
- Banana Fluff: Use vanilla or banana instant pudding instead of the cottage cheese and jello mix and use fresh bananas.
- Orange Fluff: Swap the strawberry jello for orange jello and use canned mandarin oranges. Just make sure to drain them.
Thicker Fluff: Add half of a small package of vanilla pudding

Recommended Tools

Large bowl
Measuring tools
Mixing tools

How to Make the Strawberry Fluff Salad

Combine the cottage cheese, pineapple tidbits, strawberries, whipped topping, jello mix, and mini marshmallows in a bowl.
Stir until everything is thoroughly combined.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to plate and serve cold.
Enjoy!

Tips for the Best Strawberry Fluff

Use fresh strawberries: Fresh strawberries have the best flavor and texture for this dessert. You can also use frozen strawberries, but make sure to thaw them completely before using.
Fold the ingredients gently: To keep the fluff light and airy, fold the whipped cream and marshmallows into the strawberry mixture gently.

How to STore Strawberry Fluff Salad

To Store: Make sure you store this Strawberry Fluff in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It can last up to 7 days depending on the freshness of the strawberries, but the longer it sits, the more the dessert will start to separate. If that happens, just mix it back together.
To Freeze: Freeze this fluff to create a delicious frozen dessert, similar to ice cream. I don’t recommend keeping it for longer than 10 days, otherwise it will get icy and the consistency will change too much.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen strawberries?

If you want to use frozen strawberries, make sure you thaw them and blot them dry first. Frozen strawberries won’t last as long as fresh ones, so I would only keep it in the refrigerator for up to two days. It will also create a mushier consistency.

Can I make a homemade whipped cream for my fluff?

You can absolutely make a homemade whipped cream for your fluff. A simple way to may your own is by beating cold heavy cream with powdered sugar for 2-3 minutes. See my easy homemade whipped cream recipe!

Can I make my Strawberry Fluff in advance?

Since this is a no-cook dish, you can easily make it in advance. If your fluff begins to separate, give a stir and it will mix back together. I do not suggest making it more than 24 hours in advance.

What is Strawberry Fluff used for?

This strawberry fluff is part of a group of recipes that sometimes have the name “salad” in the title but are served as desserts. Most of these recipes have jello or pudding mix, are very creamy, and usually include ingredients that are canned or packaged for maximum efficiency. Many of these include some type of fruit, particularly pineapples.

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