Description

This Easter Fruit Fluff is a delightful, no-cook dessert perfect for spring celebrations. It combines instant vanilla pudding with whipped topping and a colorful mix of fruits, marshmallows, and shredded coconut, resulting in a creamy, sweet, and refreshing treat. Ideal for holiday gatherings, this fluffy salad is easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite fruits.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup mini marshmallows
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Wet Ingredients

1 cup cold milk
1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained

Fruits

1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup chopped strawberries
1/2 cup green grapes, halved

Optional Garnish

Pastel sprinkles or mini chocolate eggs for garnish

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Instructions

Prepare the pudding base: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes. This step activates the pudding mix and creates a creamy base.
Fold in whipped topping: Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the pudding mixture until fully combined, maintaining a light and fluffy texture.
Add crushed pineapple: Stir in the can of crushed pineapple along with its juice, ensuring the fruit is evenly distributed throughout the mixture for flavor and moisture.
Mix in fruits and marshmallows: Add the mini marshmallows, sweetened shredded coconut, mandarin oranges, chopped strawberries, and halved green grapes. Mix everything gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with the pudding mixture.
Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the fruit fluff for at least 1 hour to chill thoroughly and allow the flavors to blend.
Garnish and serve: Before serving, gently stir the fluff again. If desired, garnish with pastel sprinkles or mini chocolate eggs for a festive Easter touch. Serve cold.

Notes

You can substitute other fruits like kiwi, blueberries, or bananas based on availability and preference.
To make this dessert dairy-free, use a non-dairy whipped topping and plant-based milk alternatives such as almond or coconut milk.
For a less sweet version, reduce the amount of marshmallows or opt for lower-sugar pudding mix.
Best served chilled within 24 hours to maintain freshness and texture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 210
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg