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Valentine’s Day Fluff

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This Valentine’s Day Fluff is a light, creamy, and sweet dessert salad, perfect for a romantic treat or festive party dish. Made with whipped topping, strawberries, marshmallows, and a touch of cheesecake flavor, it’s an easy no-bake dessert that’s ready in just 10 minutes!

Ingredients

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  • 1 (8 oz) container Cool Whip (or whipped cream)
  • 1 (3.4 oz) box instant cheesecake pudding mix (or vanilla pudding mix)
  • 1 cup milk (cold, for the pudding mix)
  • 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows (pink & white for a festive touch!)
  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, diced (or raspberries for variation)
  • ½ cup maraschino cherries, halved (drained and patted dry)
  • ½ cup crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafer crumbs (for crunch, optional)
  • ¼ cup white chocolate chips (optional, for extra sweetness!)

For Garnish:

  • Extra whipped topping
  • Heart sprinkles or red sugar crystals
  • Chocolate shavings or drizzle

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Pudding Base

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together instant pudding mix and cold milk until thickened (about 2 minutes).

Step 2: Fold in Fluff Ingredients

  1. Gently fold in Cool Whip, combining until smooth.
  2. Add mini marshmallows, diced strawberries, and cherries, stirring gently.
  3. (Optional) Fold in graham crackers or vanilla wafer crumbs for extra texture.
  4. Stir in white chocolate chips if using.

Step 3: Chill & Serve

  1. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld.
  2. Before serving, garnish with extra whipped topping, heart sprinkles, or a drizzle of melted chocolate.

Serving Suggestions

  • As a Dessert Bowl: Serve in pretty glass cups or bowls.
  • With Cookies: Enjoy with shortbread, graham crackers, or vanilla wafers.
  • Stuffed into Strawberries: Spoon into hollowed-out strawberries for a fancy touch.

Notes

  • Want it extra pink? Add a few drops of pink or red food coloring to the mixture.
  • Make it healthier: Use Greek yogurt instead of Cool Whip for a tangy twist.
  • More flavor? Swap cheesecake pudding for white chocolate or strawberry pudding.
  • Nutty twist: Add chopped pecans or almonds for crunch.