Peaches and Cream Fluff Salad
What if a summer dessert could be creamy, fruity, and ready in about ten minutes of hands-on time? That is exactly what you get with this Peaches and Cream Fluff Salad. This old-fashioned fluff recipe combines juicy peaches, instant vanilla pudding, and fluffy whipped topping into one dreamy bowl.
Ingredients
- 30 oz canned sliced peaches drained and chopped
- 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 8 oz whipped topping thawed
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut optional
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans optional
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar optional
Instructions
- Drain the canned peaches thoroughly in a colander. Let them sit for a few minutes, then pat them gently with paper towels. Chop the peach slices into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix with the cold milk for 1 to 2 minutes. The mixture should become smooth and slightly thickened.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and powdered sugar if using. Whisk until everything is dissolved.
- Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the pudding mixture. Use a rubber spatula and a light hand. You want the mixture to stay airy and fluffy.
- Fold the drained chopped peaches into the creamy mixture. Be careful not to crush the fruit.
- Fold in the mini marshmallows. If you are using shredded coconut and chopped pecans, add them now as well.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. This chilling time allows the pudding to firm up and the marshmallows to soften slightly.
- Give the chilled fluff a gentle stir before serving. If it seems too thick, you can fold in a splash of milk. If it seems too loose, let it chill a little longer.
- Garnish with peach slices, a dollop of whipped topping, chopped pecans, or shredded coconut if desired.
- Serve chilled and return any leftovers to the refrigerator promptly.
Notes
A helpful tip is to make this fluff the night before you need it. The flavors meld together beautifully overnight, and the texture becomes even more luscious.