Watergate Salad
User Reviews
4.4
Watergate Salad
Description
Watergate Salad blends freshly whipped cream with instant pistachio pudding mix, undrained crushed pineapple, and mini marshmallows to yield a soft, airy dessert with a rich texture. Whipping heavy cream together with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks hold is crucial to achieve the right body before incorporating the remaining ingredients.
Folding in the dry pudding mix along with the pineapple and marshmallows creates a mixture that balances fruity sweetness, creamy richness, and light chewiness. The salad benefits from chilling to set the mixture and bring the flavors together.
Frozen whipped topping can be used as a convenient alternative to homemade whipped cream, offering a similar texture and taste. This salad stores well refrigerated for a couple of days, making it suitable for advance preparation or leftovers.
Ingredients
Homemade Whipped Cream
- 3 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 /2 teaspoons vanilla
Remaining Ingredients:
- 3.4 .4 ounce instant pistachio pudding mix package
- 20 ounces pineapple undrained, crushed
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whip the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla with the whisk attachment (hand mixer works too) until soft peaks form. Fold in the pistachio pudding mix, crushed pineapple, and mini marshmallows. Chill until serving.
Notes
- You can substitute a thawed 12-ounce container of frozen whipped topping for homemade whipped cream if preferred.
- Chill the salad before serving to help the flavors meld and the texture set.
- Be sure to whip the cream until soft or medium peaks form for stability.
- This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for a couple of days.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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