Description
This Strawberry Shortcake Fluff Salad is a wonderfully easy and delightful dessert, perfect for any occasion. With its creamy texture and bursts of fresh fruit, it’s a sweet treat that evokes the classic taste of strawberry shortcake in a light, airy salad form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 4 cups cubed angel food cake
- 2 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping and the whipped cream until fully combined and fluffy.
- Add the cubed angel food cake and halved strawberries, stirring gently to coat evenly without crushing the fruit.
- Optional: Stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to set.
- Serve chilled and garnish with extra strawberry slices or a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Use ripe, sweet strawberries for the best flavor. Do not overmix to maintain a light, airy texture. Keep refrigerated and enjoy within 2 days for the freshest taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: strawberry shortcake fluff salad, no-bake dessert, easy summer recipe, whipped cream dessert