Strawberry Fluff is a simple, four-ingredient recipe that takes about five minutes to prepare. This creamy strawberry jello salad, made with fresh strawberries, is a no-bake dessert or a sweet side dish perfect for potlucks, picnics, or BBQs.
Jello Salad
Jello fruit salads are a nostalgic potluck favorite—often treated like a dessert but served alongside savory salads. They’re especially popular in certain regions, and for good reason: the combination of creamy texture and bright fruity flavor is irresistible. People almost always save room for a serving.
What is fluff salad?
“Fluff salad” is another name for jello salad. Typical fluff recipes blend gelatin with a whipped topping and either cottage cheese or instant pudding. If you enjoy cottage cheese with fruit, fluff offers a bit of protein along with the sweetness. If you prefer a smoother, richer texture, try making a fluff with pudding instead of cottage cheese.
Strawberry Fluff
This strawberry fluff comes together in minutes using four ingredients:
- Strawberry gelatin (jello)
- Whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- Cottage cheese
- Fresh strawberries
Because it includes fruit and cottage cheese, some people even enjoy this for breakfast. You can use light or fat-free versions of the ingredients if you prefer. We made it twice while testing because it disappeared quickly; a sugar-free gelatin version was also a hit.
Strawberry Hack
The most time-consuming step is cutting the strawberries. A handy trick is to hull the stems and use an egg slicer to slice the berries quickly. Alternatively, quarter or dice the strawberries if you prefer smaller pieces.
How to Make Strawberry Fluff
- Rinse, hull, and slice or dice the strawberries.
- In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, whipped topping, and dry strawberry gelatin powder.
- Mix thoroughly, then gently fold in the strawberries.
One-Bowl Dessert Salad
It’s that easy—mix everything in one bowl and serve. You can enjoy the fluff immediately, but chilling it for one to two hours gives a lighter, airier texture. This dish also holds up well when made a day or two in advance.
Optional Ingredients
Strawberry fluff is versatile. Switch the gelatin flavor and fruit to create new variations, or add any of the following to this strawberry version:
- Mini marshmallows for extra fluff
- Sweetened coconut flakes
- Sliced bananas
- Fresh or crushed pineapple (well drained)
- Mandarin oranges
- Sliced peaches
More Jello Salads
- Lemon Fluff
- Raspberry Fluff
- Orange Fluff Salad
- Strawberry Cheesecake Salad
- Pink Fluff Salad
- Strawberry Delight
- Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Strawberry Fluff
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Ingredients
- 16 oz (453 g) tub small curd low-fat cottage cheese
- 8 oz (226 g) tub light whipped topping
- 3 oz (85 g) small box strawberry gelatin powder, dry (regular or sugar-free)
- 2 cups (454 g) sliced or diced strawberries, (just under 1 lb)
Equipment
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Norpro Strawberry Huller
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Norpro Egg Slicer
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Silicone Spatula Set
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4-Quart Glass Mixing Bowl
Instructions
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Rinse, hull, and slice or dice the strawberries.
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In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the cottage cheese, whipped topping, and dry gelatin powder together.
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Gently fold in the strawberries. Chill for 1–2 hours for a fluffier texture, or serve immediately.
Notes
- Makes about 5–6 cups (10–12 servings).
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: Nutritional values were calculated using a third-party tool and are provided as an estimation only.
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