Description
A creamy, no-bake dessert salad made with strawberries, whipped topping, cream cheese, marshmallows, and optional pineapple. Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- Optional: 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth.
- Gently fold in whipped topping until light and fluffy.
- Stir in strawberries, mini marshmallows, and optional pineapple.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1–2 hours to chill and set.
- Stir before serving. Garnish with extra strawberries or marshmallows, if desired.
Notes
- Use ripe strawberries for best flavor and texture.
- Don’t overmix—fold ingredients gently to keep the salad fluffy.
- Best enjoyed within 24 hours for ideal texture.
- Add coconut or chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Side Dish
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: strawberry fluff salad, no bake dessert, marshmallow salad, summer salad, potluck recipe