5 Minute Easter Fluff Salad

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Fluff is such a nostalgic vintage dessert and it always transports me back to my childhood. After a warm summers day of running around with my cousins, no afternoon was complete without my grandma’s fruit fluff. Her’s was definitely next level.

Easter Fruit Fluff

Well traditions definitely get carried down in our foodie loving family. My girls absolutely love a good fruit fluff recipe. In fact they love this Easy Oreo Fluff Dessert. It has been on rotation for weeks now.

I love the fact that it’s so easy to make and yes, that’s why it happens to be made on a weekly basis now. The disaster in the kitchen is for another post and my nagging for them to slow down on their sugar intake has fallen on deaf ears.

My grandma always seemed to add a secret ingredient that took it from good to great. But as a mom I’ve come to realise that some things just taste better when made by someone who really loves you. Check out these Easter Dessert Recipes as well as these best Easter Cake Recipes.

Why Make This Recipe

• No bake. I love not switching on my oven for dessert when it has been working overtime on Easter day.
• Crowd pleaser. Everyone in my family loves fruit fluff, so it definitely is a favorite among most people so a safe dessert option.
• Uses a handful of ingredients. The best part is that this recipe uses ingredients that are readily available and the recipe can be customized. Great for Easter Brunch recipes.

Ingredients Notes

• Heavy Whipping Cream – This creates a light and airy texture, giving the dessert its fluffiness we all love.
• Cream Cheese – Adds richness and a smooth, creamy base that helps combine the ingredients together.
• Crushed Pineapple – Gives is a fruity tropical flavor. Don’t forget to drain it so your dessert isn’t too runny.
• Mandarin Oranges – Adds a nice texture that works with all the other ingredients.
• Fruit-Flavored Mini Marshmallows – Adds a chewy texture, and a fun pops of color.
• Vanilla Wafers – Are used for serving this dessert.
• Optional Toppings – You can use additional Marshmallows, Peeps, Jellybeans, or Egg-Shaped Chocolate Candies. Basically anything that shouts Easter.

How To Make Easter Fruit Fluff

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1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
2. Beat in the softened cream cheese until fully combined.
3. Fold in the crushed pineapple, mandarin oranges, and fruit-flavored mini marshmallows.
4. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
5. Garnish with your desired toppings.
6. Serve with vanilla wafers for dipping, or portion into serving bowls with spoons instead.

Bintu’s Tips for Success

• You want to make sure that any canned goods used are well drained. You don’t want to use any syrups or liquids that the fruit is canned with.
• Whip the cream until soft peaks. It needs to be light and airy.
• Don’t overmix when folding in ingredients as the cream will deflate.
• Chill the dessert for at least 1-2 hours, trust me it just taste better.

Prep and Storage

• Prep Ahead – This can be made 24 hours in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge. Give it a stir when serving.
• Freeze –  I do not recommend freezing this.
• Storage – Store leftovers for up to 2-3 days in the fridge. It tends to go watery.

More Easter Recipes

• 21 Easy Easter Dessert Recipes
• Easter Fruit Salad
• Easter Fruit Tray
• Cadbury Mini Eggs Cheesecake Dip
• Easter Punch
• Easter Brunch Recipes.

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