Strawberry Fluff Salad
A sweet, creamy, and fruity dish that's both a side dish and a dessert. This delightful combination of sweet and creamy textures, with bursts of fresh strawberry flavor is incredibly versatile and a crowd-pleaser, especially with kids!
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 8 ounces whipped topping thawed
- 3- ounce package strawberry Jell-O gelatin powder
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup pineapple chunks drained (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and hull fresh strawberries. Slice them into bite-sized pieces. If using frozen strawberries, thaw and drain well.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy (1-2 minutes).
- Sprinkle strawberry Jell-O powder over the whipped cream cheese. Mix thoroughly until dissolved and evenly distributed.
- Gently fold in thawed whipped topping until completely combined, keeping the mixture light and airy.
- Add pineapple chunks (optional) and gently fold into the mixture.
- Add mini marshmallows and sliced strawberries. Gently fold everything together until evenly distributed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to chill and set.