Cherry Fluff Salad
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Cherry Fluff Salad
Description
Cherry Fluff Salad is a creamy, sweet dessert salad featuring cherry pie filling mixed with crushed pineapple, miniature marshmallows, and whipped topping. The base mixture of sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice adds a mild tang to balance the sweetness. Chopped pecans provide texture contrast with their crunch. The fluff can be refrigerated for a soft, spoonable salad or spread into a pan and frozen to create a firm but tender dessert that slices like fudge.
The marshmallows and whipped topping lend an airy, light texture that brightens the dense fruitiness. This salad is often served as a side dessert at gatherings, letting its fruity and creamy layers offer a nostalgic and textural treat. Garnishing with extra nuts can enhance the presentation and add more texture.
For best results, freeze the salad for 5 to 6 hours to achieve a sliceable consistency. If frozen longer, let it stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving to soften slightly. Extras like whipped cream or maraschino cherries can be added for serving.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 28 ounces cherry pie filling 1 can
- 16 ounces pineapple drained, 2 cans, crushed
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
- 8 ounces whipped topping such as cool whip
- ⅔ cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice until fully combined.
- Add in the cherry pie filling.
- Fold the crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, cool whip, and pecans into the cherry mixture until fully incorporated.
- If freezing, spread the cherry salad into a 9x13 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper. If you'd like to eat this as a soft fluff, refrigerate at least 4 hours. Top with additional nuts for garnish if desired.
- Freeze for at least 5 to 6 hours or until firm.
- Once frozen, use the edges of the parchment to lift the salad out of the pan, then use a sharp knife to slice into squares.
Notes
- This salad can be served as a soft fluff after refrigerating at least 4 hours or frozen into a firm dessert for slicing.
- Allow frozen salad to soften about 15 minutes at room temperature if frozen longer than 6 hours for easier slicing.
- Optional toppings include whipped cream and maraschino cherries to complement the flavors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 148 | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 173mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 132IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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