{"id":5861,"date":"2026-03-07T07:23:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T07:23:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infokothabd.com\/eng\/?p=5861"},"modified":"2026-03-07T07:23:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T07:23:55","slug":"strawberry-fluff-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infokothabd.com\/eng\/strawberry-fluff-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Strawberry Fluff Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"

Strawberry Fluff Salad is a fun, fruity twist on Watergate Salad \u2013 fluffy, deliciously light and full of strawberries and pineapple!<\/p>\n

I love a good old-fashioned fluff salad, and this strawberry cheesecake version is our newest favorite! It\u2019s creamy, fluffy, and bursting with strawberry flavor and a hint of cheesecake\u2014perfect for parties, potlucks, or anytime you need an easy, make-ahead treat.<\/p>\n

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My mom\u2019s\u00a0Watergate salad\u00a0inspired this Strawberry Fluff Salad. It\u2019s so good that she requested I make it for her upcoming retirement party. I\u2019ll make it for more than just that \u2013 it is the best side dish for any gathering. The kids love it, and the adults do, too!<\/p>\n

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I\u2019ve got a soft spot for retro recipes, and strawberry fluff salad hits all the nostalgic notes. With pudding, jello, marshmallows, pineapple, coconut, and fresh strawberries, it tastes just like the classic fluff salads from my childhood\u2014I can never stop at just one scoop!<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s also a great make-ahead recipe, something I love all year, especially during the summer when we need something to share almost weekly. Fluff salads are always a hit \u2013 a crowd-pleaser, for sure.<\/p>\n

Maybe you\u2019re like me and grew up with these fun side dishes. If so, prepare for a trip down memory lane! If you\u2019re new to dessert salads, you\u2019re in for a treat \u2013 this strawberry cheesecake fluff salad recipe might win your heart.<\/p>\n

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  • Cool Whip<\/li>\n
  • Cheesecake instant pudding mix<\/li>\n
  • Strawberry jello mix<\/li>\n
  • Crushed pineapple<\/li>\n
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  • Sweetened coconut flakes<\/li>\n
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    • You can easily switch the fruit and jello flavors to make different flavored fluff salads. I think fresh raspberries, blueberries, or even blackberries would work well. Use a matching or complementary jello flavor to go with them.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Instead of cheesecake pudding mix, try using vanilla pudding mix instead.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • I like to use Cool Whip in this recipe because it holds up well in the refrigerator. You can use homemade whipped cream sweetened with sugar instead, but any leftover salad won\u2019t keep as long in the fridge.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Some nuts would work well in this recipe \u2013 maybe chopped pecans, almonds, or walnuts. Just don\u2019t add a lot, just a few to add a nice crunch.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Leftover fluff salad will be kept in the refrigerator for four days, although I think it\u2019s best to keep it within a day or so. The fruit will start releasing moisture, making the salad less fluffy and light. It will still taste good, but it won\u2019t look as nice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

      How to Make Strawberry Cheesecake Salad<\/h2>\n

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      Sprinkle the dry jello mix over the top.<\/p>\n

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      Beat the mixture until fully combined.<\/p>\n

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      Add the marshmallows.<\/p>\n

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      Add the drained crushed pineapple.<\/p>\n

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      Sprinkle the coconut flakes over the top.<\/p>\n

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      Add the chopped strawberries and then stir until combined.<\/p>\n

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      Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the salad for at least one hour before serving it.<\/p>\n

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      I usually make this recipe a day in advance of serving it. This allows it time to set up fully. At the very least, give it at least an hour to chill before eating it.<\/p>\n

      If you make it and want to serve it immediately, you will notice it\u2019s a little grainy. That\u2019s because the pudding and jello mixes haven\u2019t fully dissolved. Giving it some time to chill will eliminate this problem.<\/p>\n

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      Can you use frozen strawberries?<\/h2>\n

      Fresh strawberries work best in this strawberry fluff recipe. They hold their shape better.<\/p>\n

      If frozen strawberries are all you have, you can use them, but I recommend thawing them first and draining them well so they don\u2019t water down your fluff.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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