Chris’s Hawaiian Fluff Salad
Chris’s Hawaiian Fluff Salad is a creamy, fruity, and colorful no-bake dessert combining whipped topping, pudding, fresh and canned fruits, and mini marshmallows for a tropical, sweet, and refreshing treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake, mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 (12 oz) containers whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®)
1 (8 oz) container sour cream
2 (4 oz) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
4 drops red food coloring
1 (30 oz) can fruit cocktail, drained
1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 (10.5 oz) package miniature marshmallows
1 (8 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 pint strawberries, hulled and quartered
1 banana, sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine whipped topping, sour cream, instant vanilla pudding mix, and red food coloring. Stir until smooth and fully blended.
- Gently fold in drained fruit cocktail, pineapple chunks, mini marshmallows, mandarin oranges, strawberries, and banana slices without breaking up the fruit.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for 3 to 4 hours to allow flavors to meld and pudding to set.
Notes
Add shredded coconut or chopped nuts for extra tropical flavor and crunch.
Substitute or add other fruits like mango, kiwi, or grapes for variety.
Use flavored pudding mixes such as coconut or banana for a twist.
Replace sour cream with Greek yogurt for tangier, healthier option.
Make it dairy-free by using coconut whipped topping and dairy-free pudding mixes.
Store leftovers covered in fridge up to 2 days; bananas may brown.
Serve cold; no reheating required.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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