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I spent two weeks in the kitchen perfecting five different fluff recipes, and this strawberry fluff salad is one of my absolute favorites. Unlike other versions that can turn out runny or mushy, my recipe delivers the perfect creamy, fluffy texture every single time.
With just the right balance of fresh strawberries, yogurt, strawberry Jello, vanilla pudding mix, Cool Whip, mini marshmallows, and pineapple tidbits, every bite melts in your mouth with the perfect burst of fruity flavor.
But as simple as fluff salads seem, they can be surprisingly tricky to get just right. After extensive testing, I’ve developed foolproof tips to eliminate common issues, so you’ll never end up with a watery or overly sweet fluff. And the best part? This no-bake dessert comes together in just 10 minutes with only three easy steps!
Go ahead and save this recipe now—because once you try it, you’ll be making it for every party, potluck, and last-minute dessert craving!
Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Fluff
- Only 10 minutes to make!
- Just 7 simple ingredients
- No baking required!
- Perfect side dish or dessert for any occasion
- Bursting with strawberry flavor
Strawberry Jello Salad Ingredients
This seven ingredient strawberry fluff salad is a delicious dessert that requires no baking and is always a potluck favorite. Keep scrolling to get the full measurements and ingredients in the recipe card below.
- Plain or vanilla yogurt
- Strawberry jello mix
- Instant vanilla pudding
- Cool whip
- Mini marshmallows
- Pineapple tidbits or chunks: drain well
- Strawberries
How to Make Strawberry Fluff Salad
This easy strawberry fluff is made with basic ingredients in just 3 simple steps. Follow these step-by-step instructions to dessert heaven! Get the full recipe in the recipe card below.
- Combine yogurt, jello and pudding. In a large mixing bowl combine the yogurt, strawberry jello powder and vanilla pudding powder, stir until dissolved.
- Add remaining ingredients. Fold in the cool whip, mini marshmallows, well drained pineapple tidbits or chunks, and chopped strawberries. Optional: also mix in 1 cup chopped nuts.
- Chill. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. This allows the mixture to thicken and for the marshmallows to soften.
Tips for the Best Strawberry Fluff
- Use Instant Pudding: Make sure to use instant vanilla pudding mix for this strawberry fluff dessert. A regular pudding mixture won’t set up fast enough.
- Serve cold. Strawberry fluff is best served cold. Be sure to chill it for at least 30 minutes before serving. You can even make this ahead the day before and let it chill overnight.
- Making this recipe for a large crowd? Fluffy salads are always great for a party! Just double the recipe if you plan on taking this fluffy salad recipe to a special occasion like a holiday cookout or other get-together.
Why is my strawberry fluff runny?
Your strawberry fluff salad might be runny because the fruit releases excess juice, the gelatin or pudding wasn’t properly set, or there is too much liquid in the recipe. Ensure the fruit is well-drained and the gelatin or pudding is fully set before mixing. Adjusting the liquid ingredients can also help thicken the consistency.
Strawberry Jello Fluff Recipe Substitutions & Variations
- Use sugar-free pudding. If you want to reduce the sugar content, you can use sugar-free pudding mix.
- Use different pudding or jello flavors: You can try this recipe with a variety of different flavors of jello or pudding. I just can’t guarantee the same strawberry flavor if you don’t use vanilla pudding mix.
How to Store Strawberry Fluff Salad
Freezing is not recommended for fluff salads because it completely changes the texture, but you can store leftover salad in the fridge for a few days. Make sure your fluff salad is in an airtight container and you can store it in the fridge for up to three days.
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Strawberry Jello Fluff Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup (227g) plain or vanilla yogurt
- 3 oz strawberry jello mix
- 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding
- 8 oz (226g) cool whip
- 2 cups (86g) mini marshmallows
- 20 oz can pineapple tidbits or chunks, well drained
- 2 cups chopped strawberries
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl combine the yogurt, strawberry jello powder and vanilla pudding powder, stir until dissolved.1 cup (227g) plain or vanilla yogurt, 3 oz strawberry jello mix, 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding
- Fold in the cool whip, mini marshmallows, well drained pineapple tidbits or chunks, and chopped strawberries. Optional: also mix in 1 cup chopped nuts.8 oz (226g) cool whip, 2 cups (86g) mini marshmallows, 20 oz can pineapple tidbits or chunks, 2 cups chopped strawberries
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. This allows the mixture to thicken and for the marshmallows to soften.
Your amount for instant pudding says 3.4 ounces but the picture shows one box which is only 1 oz .
Sooooo what is it?Thats why I gave it 3 stars.
I’m confused by your comment. The box of vanilla pudding in the photo says 3.4 oz.
Beth,
Can you omit the yogurt or substitute something else for it?
Without personally testing another substitution myself, I can’t say if something else will work, sorry!
Disappointed in this recipe. Followed the directions and mixture of the dry jello, vanilla pudding power and yogurt were very dry. My other fruit fluffs always came out nice and fluffy. I felt the jello needed to have at least one cup of boiling watr. Taste was good.