Description
Raspberry fluff salad delivers a cloud-like dessert experience straight from Midwestern potluck traditions. Creamy marshmallow and tangy raspberry intertwine with cool whip, creating a nostalgic sweet treat that will transport taste buds to summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 32 ounces (907 grams) vanilla yogurt
- 12 ounces (340 grams) frozen raspberries
Dairy Components:
- 8 ounces (227 grams) Cool-Whip, thawed
- 5.1 ounces (145 grams) vanilla instant pudding powder
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious mixing vessel to combine the creamy yogurt base with instant pudding powder, ensuring a velvety smooth texture without any unsightly lumps.
- Gently incorporate the whipped topping, folding delicately to maintain the airy consistency and prevent deflating the mixture.
- Introduce the frozen raspberries with a light touch, allowing them to slightly thaw and naturally infuse a delicate pink hue throughout the fluffy dessert.
- For optimal flavor melding, allow the raspberry fluff to rest in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving, which will enhance the creamy texture and allow the ingredients to harmonize.
- When ready to indulge, transfer the chilled dessert to a serving dish, using a soft spatula to create elegant swirls and peaks that showcase the delightful pink-tinged fluffiness.
- For a finishing flourish, consider garnishing with a few fresh raspberries or a light dusting of powdered sugar just before presenting to guests.
- This versatile dessert can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, making it a convenient and impressive treat for gatherings or spontaneous sweet cravings.
Notes
- Chilling this dessert enhances its creamy texture and allows flavors to meld beautifully.
- Stirring raspberries gently prevents over-breaking, maintaining some whole fruit pieces for delightful texture.
- Use fresh or thawed frozen raspberries for best results, ensuring they’re not too watery.
- Keep refrigerated and consume within 2-3 days for optimal freshness and taste.
- Perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, and quick dessert cravings with minimal preparation.
- Customize by adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra crunch and flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 93 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg