Description
This Delicious Strawberry Shortcake Fluff Salad is a light and fluffy dessert that combines fresh strawberries, creamy vanilla pudding, whipped topping, and airy angel food cake for a delightful treat. Perfect for gatherings or a quick sweet fix, this no-bake salad requires minimal prep and chilling time.
Ingredients
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Fruit
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Pudding Mixture
- 1 package (3.4 oz) vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup whole milk (or any milk alternative like almond or oat milk)
Other Ingredients
- 2 cups whipped topping (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 cups angel food cake, cut into bite-sized pieces
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Start by washing and hulling about 2 cups of fresh strawberries. Slice them into quarters and set them aside to maintain their freshness.
- Make Vanilla Pudding: In a large bowl, combine 1 package of vanilla pudding mix with 1 cup of milk. Whisk thoroughly until smooth and let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes to thicken properly.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Once the pudding has thickened, gently fold in 2 cups of whipped topping. Mix carefully to maintain the fluffiness and avoid deflating the mixture.
- Add Angel Food Cake: Cut your angel food cake into bite-sized pieces (approximately 4 cups). Add these cake pieces to the pudding and whipped topping mixture, stirring gently to coat every piece evenly.
- Incorporate Strawberries: Gently fold the sliced strawberries into the mixture, ensuring you handle them delicately to prevent mashing.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. This chilling step helps the flavors meld and the salad to set properly.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use low-fat milk or whipped topping alternatives.
- Angel food cake can be substituted with sponge cake or pound cake if preferred.
- Make sure not to overmix when folding in whipped topping to keep the salad fluffy.
- This dish can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated to save time.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of vanilla extract to the pudding mixture.
