Description
This Easter Fruit Fluff is a light and creamy dessert salad perfect for spring celebrations. Combining juicy pineapple, mandarin oranges, and red grapes with fluffy mini marshmallows and a smooth whipped topping and sour cream blend, this refreshing dish is easy to prepare and delightful to serve as a sweet side or dessert during Easter or any festive gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 1 can (15 oz) pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
Creamy Base
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup whipped topping (Cool Whip)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon instant vanilla pudding mix (optional, for extra creaminess)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Drain the pineapple chunks and mandarin oranges thoroughly. Halve the red grapes to ensure all fruits are bite-sized and easy to eat.
- Make the Creamy Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the whipped topping, sour cream, and instant vanilla pudding mix if using. Stir the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy, forming the base for the fluff.
- Combine Fruit and Marshmallows: Gently fold the prepared pineapple, mandarin oranges, and halved grapes into the creamy mixture. Add the mini marshmallows and carefully stir to evenly distribute without breaking the marshmallows.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the fruit fluff for at least 1 to 2 hours. This chilling allows the flavors to meld and the dessert to thicken slightly for the best texture.
- Serve: Serve the chilled Easter Fruit Fluff as a refreshing side dish or dessert to complement your holiday meal. Enjoy the light, sweet, and creamy flavors!
Notes
- For extra creaminess and flavor, include the instant vanilla pudding mix; omit it if you prefer a lighter fluff.
- Ensure all canned fruits are well drained to avoid a watery salad.
- Try substituting or adding other seasonal fruits such as strawberries or kiwi to vary the flavor.
- This fluff is best served chilled and consumed within 24 hours for freshness.
- Mini marshmallows add a nice texture contrast but can be reduced or omitted if preferred.
