Strawberry Fluff Salad
This strawberry fluff salad is one of those easy, go-to recipes that’s always a hit at potlucks and get-togethers. It’s quick to make, super creamy, and I’m sharing a few simple tricks to keep it from turning watery so it comes out perfect every time.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 21 ounces strawberry pie filling
- 8 ounces whipped topping (fully thawed)
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 20 ounces canned crushed pineapple (drained and pressed dry; press out as much liquid as possible)
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 3 ounces dry strawberry Jello mix
- ½ cup sliced fresh strawberries (for topping only)
Instructions
- Beat the softened cream cheese until completely smooth and lump-free.
- Add sweetened condensed milk and mix until fully combined and creamy.
- Stir in the dry strawberry Jello mix (dry mix; do not prepare it) until evenly incorporated. It will look slightly grainy at first - that's normal.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Stir in the strawberry pie filling, crushed pineapple (drained very well and dried with paper towels), and mini marshmallows until just combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours (preferably overnight) to thicken.
- Stir before serving and add fresh strawberries if using.
Notes
- Make sure cream cheese is fully softened before mixing to avoid lumps.
- Use the dry Jello mix. Do not prepare it before adding.
- Drain crushed pineapple very well and press out excess liquid to prevent a watery salad.
- Fold in whipped topping gently to keep the mixture light and fluffy.
- Let the salad chill at least 1–2 hours before serving for best texture.
- Texture may seem thick at first but will loosen as it chills.
- Stir once before serving to smooth out the consistency.
- Add fresh strawberries right before serving to avoid extra moisture.
- Best within 24 hours, but can be stored up to 3 days in the fridge.
- If it becomes too loose, add extra whipped topping or marshmallows to thicken.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 178mgPotassium: 194mgFiber: 2gSugar: 48gVitamin A: 93IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 1mg
