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Easter Fruit Fluff Salad

Easter Fruit Fluff Salad
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Easter Fruit Fluff Salad is a quick, colorful, and creamy dessert salad featuring a blend of fresh or canned fruits, mini marshmallows, and a luscious whipped pudding base. Ready in under 15 minutes, this light and refreshing treat is perfect for festive gatherings, combining sweet, tart, and fluffy textures with a vibrant appearance suitable for Easter celebrations.

Ingredients

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Fruits and Add-ins

  • 2 cups mixed fruit (canned pineapple, mandarin oranges, grapes, or fresh alternatives like diced strawberries, blueberries, or kiwi)
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Base

  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk (or as per pudding package instructions)
  • 1 1/2 cups whipped topping (Cool Whip) or homemade whipped cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Fruit: Drain canned fruits thoroughly to avoid excess moisture or rinse and chop fresh fruits into bite-sized pieces for even distribution and ease of eating.
  2. Mix Instant Pudding: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix together with cold milk according to the package instructions until the mixture thickens into a creamy, velvety texture.
  3. Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold the whipped topping or whipped cream into the pudding mixture to maintain the light, airy texture essential for the fluff salad.
  4. Add Fruits and Marshmallows: Carefully incorporate the prepared fruit and mini marshmallows into the creamy base, mixing evenly to ensure bursts of sweetness and chewiness in every bite.
  5. Optional Nuts and Chill: Stir in chopped nuts if desired, then cover and refrigerate the salad for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill thoroughly before serving.

Notes

  • Do not over-drain fruit; retain some syrup for extra sweetness without making the salad watery.
  • Fold ingredients gently to preserve the fluffiness of the whipped topping.
  • Chill the salad for at least an hour before serving to blend flavors and improve texture.
  • Adjust sweetness by adding honey or sugar if the fruit isn’t sweet enough.
  • Mini marshmallows are ideal due to their size and chewy texture that complements the salad.

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Keywords: Easter salad, fruit fluff salad, creamy fruit salad, holiday dessert, easy fruit salad, whipped pudding salad

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