Here’s a classic, sweet, and creamy Cherry Fluff Salad — a favorite for potlucks, holidays, and summer gatherings.
🍒 Cherry Fluff Salad
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- Optional: 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare Pudding
- In a large bowl, whisk the instant vanilla pudding with ½ cup cold milk (or as package directs) until thickened.
2️⃣ Combine Ingredients
- Gently fold in sour cream (or yogurt) and whipped topping.
- Add mini marshmallows, cherry pie filling, and optional pineapple and nuts.
- Stir until evenly combined.
3️⃣ Chill
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
4️⃣ Serve
- Scoop into bowls or a serving dish.
- Garnish with extra cherries or nuts if desired.
💡 Tips
- Make ahead: This salad tastes even better after chilling overnight.
- Variations: Substitute cherry pie filling with other fruits like mandarin oranges, strawberries, or blueberries.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat yogurt and reduced-fat whipped topping.
If you want, I can also give a layered version of Cherry Fluff Salad that looks extra festive for parties.
